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CVE-2023-21715

Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Microsoft OfficeApplications & CMS
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CVSS
7.3High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 14 Feb 2023CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)12.0%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline7 Mar 2023Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 14 Feb 2023Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV
  2. 14 Feb 2023, 19:33 UTCPublishedCVE List

Description

Microsoft Office Publisher contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows for a local, authenticated attack on a targeted system.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterpriseaffected: 16.0.1 before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleasesCVE List

References 4