KB5002830: what it fixes and who gets it

KB5002830 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
1CVEs fixed
1rated Critical
0already exploited
Norestart required

Should you install it?

Yes. It closes holes Microsoft rates Critical, the most serious rating it uses. 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 KB5002830

CVETypeCVSSSeverity
CVE-2026-55140Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityRemote Code Execution7.8Critical

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