CVE-2025-21386: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Feb 11, 2025
·Updated
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
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<16.0.10416.20058
Remediation
Event History
Feb 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21386?
CVE-2025-21386 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-21386?
To fix CVE-2025-21386, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected products.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2025-21386?
CVE-2025-21386 affects several Microsoft products, including various versions of Excel and Office Online Server.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-21386?
CVE-2025-21386 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2025-21386 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2025-21386 can potentially be exploited without user interaction by convincing a user to open a malicious document.