CVE-2025-21186: Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jan 14, 2025
·Updated
Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
19 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Access 2016
Microsoft Access 2016
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 Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Access=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Remediation
Event History
Jan 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via Dark Reading·10:56 PM
News Published
via Dark Reading·11:00 PM
Jan 20, 2025
Known Exploited
10:24 AM
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21186?
CVE-2025-21186 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-21186?
To fix CVE-2025-21186, users should apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Microsoft Access and Office.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-21186?
CVE-2025-21186 affects various versions of Microsoft Access, including Access 2016, Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and Office LTSC 2024.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-21186?
CVE-2025-21186 is categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability that affects Microsoft Access.
5
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-21186?
Any user or organization utilizing the affected Microsoft Access and Office products is at risk from CVE-2025-21186.