CVE-2025-49698: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jul 8, 2025
·Updated
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
— NVD
Affected Software
24 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
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 Word=2016
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Event History
Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-49698?
The severity of CVE-2025-49698 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-49698?
To fix CVE-2025-49698, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office products.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2025-49698?
CVE-2025-49698 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Word including Office 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2024.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2025-49698?
The impact of CVE-2025-49698 allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code locally on the system.
5
Is CVE-2025-49698 being actively exploited?
There are indications that CVE-2025-49698 may be subject to active exploitation in the wild, emphasizing the need for prompt remediation.