CVE-2026-32185: Microsoft Teams spoofing via improper file access controls

CVE-2026-32185 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.5 · Published 2026-05-12

A security vulnerability in Microsoft Teams could allow an unauthorized person with local access to the computer to perform spoofing attacks. This occurs because certain files or directories are improperly accessible to external parties. An attacker could potentially use this to misrepresent information or gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the application.

Technologies: Microsoft Teams. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-32185 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-32185 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-32185?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.5, published 12 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Teams.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-32185?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-32185 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-32185?
Check whether you run Microsoft Teams. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A vulnerability classified as CWE-552 (Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) exists in Microsoft Teams. The flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing locally due to improper access controls on specific application files or directories. Exploitation requires local access to the target machine and typically involves user interaction. According to the CVSS vector, the primary impact is on confidentiality (High), while integrity and availability are not directly impacted by the primary flaw, though the vendor classifies the outcome as spoofing. Microsoft has released information regarding this vulnerability in their Security Update Guide.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Teams

Timeline

  • 2026-05-12: disclosed: Initial disclosure by Microsoft
  • 2026-05-12: advisory: NVD entry created

References

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