CVE-2025-59222: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 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.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
28 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 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 SharePoint Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft Word=2016
Event History
Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-59222?
CVE-2025-59222 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-59222?
To fix CVE-2025-59222, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2025-59222?
CVE-2025-59222 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office products, including Office 2019, Office LTSC, and SharePoint Server.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-59222?
CVE-2025-59222 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
5
Can CVE-2025-59222 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-59222 can be exploited remotely by an unauthorized attacker, making it a serious security risk.