CVE-2021-42292

Known Exploited

Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 17.91% Top 10%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2021

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Excel 2016

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2016

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Excel 2013 Service Pack 1

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42292	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42292?: CVE-2021-42292 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42292?: To fix CVE-2021-42292, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-42292 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2021-42292 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-42292?: CVE-2021-42292 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Microsoft Excel 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1.

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