CVE-2022-26901: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2022
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Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

32 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Excel 2013
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Excel 2013
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office 2013
Microsoft Office 2013
Microsoft Excel 2013 RT
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Excel Rt=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013_rt-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office=2021
Microsoft Office Macos=2021
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Office 2013 RT
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021

Event History

Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-26901?

CVE-2022-26901 is a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-26901?

CVE-2022-26901 affects Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Excel RT 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2013 RT SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 2021, Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013, and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26901?

The severity of CVE-2022-26901 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

How do I fix CVE-2022-26901?

To fix CVE-2022-26901, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-26901?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-26901 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website.

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