KB5002920: what it fixes and who gets it

KB5002920 is a security update from Microsoft's September 2026 release for Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 (32-bit edition), Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 (64-bit edition).

Microsoft data read
6CVEs fixed
3rated 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 KB5002920

CVETypeCVSSSeverity
CVE-2026-69678Microsoft Office PowerPoint Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityRemote Code Execution8.8Critical
CVE-2026-69767Microsoft Office PowerPoint Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityRemote Code Execution8.8Critical
CVE-2026-69797Microsoft Office PowerPoint Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityRemote Code Execution8.8Critical
CVE-2026-72975Microsoft Office PowerPoint Information Disclosure VulnerabilityInformation Disclosure6.5Important
CVE-2026-72977Microsoft Office PowerPoint Information Disclosure VulnerabilityInformation Disclosure6.5Important
CVE-2026-78513Microsoft Office PowerPoint Information Disclosure VulnerabilityInformation Disclosure5.5Important

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