CVE-2023-21716: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Feb 14, 2023
·Updated
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
33 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Word 2013
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013
Microsoft Word 2013
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition Language Pack
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Word 2013 RT
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft Office Online Server=2016
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server=language_pack
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Remediation
Event History
Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-21716?
CVE-2023-21716 is a Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
2
How severe is CVE-2023-21716?
CVE-2023-21716 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-21716?
CVE-2023-21716 affects various versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Word.
4
How can I fix CVE-2023-21716?
To fix CVE-2023-21716, apply the security updates or patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.
5
Where can I get more information about CVE-2023-21716?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-21716 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.