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KB5002273: what it fixes and who gets it

KB5002273 is a security update from Microsoft's July 2026 release for Microsoft Office 2016 (32-bit edition), Microsoft Office 2016 (64-bit edition).

Microsoft data read
2CVEs fixed
0rated Critical
0already exploited
Norestart required

Should you install it?

Yes. It is a routine security update; none of its fixes are rated Critical or reported as exploited. Windows Update installs it automatically on supported home PCs.

If the installation fails or the PC misbehaves afterwards, note the exact error code first: the fix depends on it. Our update troubleshooting guides are linked on this page.

Security fixes in KB5002273

CVETypeCVSSSeverity
CVE-2026-47290Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityRemote Code Execution7.8Important
CVE-2026-55017Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityRemote Code Execution7.8Important

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