CVE-2025-21362: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jan 14, 2025
·Updated
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-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 Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Excel=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 Macos=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2024
Microsoft Office Online Server<16.0.10416.20047
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·06:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 15, 2025
News Published
via The Register·01:33 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:36 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21362?
CVE-2025-21362 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-21362?
To fix CVE-2025-21362, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected products.
3
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-21362?
CVE-2025-21362 affects multiple Microsoft Office products including Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and Excel 2016.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2025-21362?
The impact of CVE-2025-21362 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising user data.
5
Is CVE-2025-21362 being actively exploited?
Yes, CVE-2025-21362 is known to be actively exploited in the wild, making immediate remediation crucial.