CVE-2023-21716

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 89.25% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Affected: Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition Language Pack
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office Online Server
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word 2016
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1
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References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21716 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21716?
CVE-2023-21716 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-21716?
To fix CVE-2023-21716, 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-2023-21716 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-21716 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~89% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-21716?
CVE-2023-21716 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition Language Pack, Microsoft Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac, Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019, Microsoft Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1.
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