CVE-2023-33137: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5400.1000
16.0.5400.1000
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office Online Server<16.0.10399.20000
16.0.10399.20000
Microsoft Excel 2013<15.0.5563.1000
15.0.5563.1000
Microsoft Excel 2013 RT<15.0.5563.1000
15.0.5563.1000
Microsoft Excel 2013<15.0.5563.1000
15.0.5563.1000
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5400.1000
16.0.5400.1000

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.5400.1000Patch KB5002405
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.10399.20000Patch KB5002401
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0.5563.1000Patch KB5002414

Event History

Jun 13, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Jun 14, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-33137?

CVE-2023-33137 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-33137?

CVE-2023-33137 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-33137?

CVE-2023-33137 affects Microsoft Office 2019 (64-bit editions), Excel 2013 RT (SP1), Office 2019 (32-bit editions), Excel 2016 (64-bit), Excel 2013 (32-bit, SP1), Excel 2016 (32-bit), Excel 2013 (64-bit, SP1), and Office Online Server.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-33137?

To fix CVE-2023-33137, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33137?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33137 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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