CVE-2021-1713: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2021
·
Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Excel 2010
Microsoft Excel 2013
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Excel 2013
Microsoft Excel 2010
Microsoft Excel 2013 RT
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016

Event History

Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1713?

CVE-2021-1713 is a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-1713?

CVE-2021-1713 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-1713?

CVE-2021-1713 affects Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 2019 for macOS, Microsoft Office Online Server, and Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1.

4

How do I fix CVE-2021-1713?

To fix CVE-2021-1713, it is recommended to install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1713?

For more information about CVE-2021-1713, you can refer to the advisory on the Microsoft Security Response Center website: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1713).

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