CVE-2023-36896: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

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

Event History

Aug 8, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36896?

CVE-2023-36896 is a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-36896?

CVE-2023-36896 affects Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft Excel 2013 RT, Microsoft Office for Mac 2021, and Microsoft Office Online Server.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36896?

CVE-2023-36896 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36896?

To fix CVE-2023-36896, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36896?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36896 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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