CVE-2025-62552: Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Dec 9, 2025
·Updated
Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Other sources
Relative path traversal in Microsoft Office Access allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
19 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Access 2016
Microsoft Access 2016
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
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
Event History
Dec 9, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-62552?
CVE-2025-62552 has been rated with a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-62552?
To mitigate CVE-2025-62552, you need to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected software.
3
Which versions of Microsoft Access are affected by CVE-2025-62552?
CVE-2025-62552 affects Microsoft Access 2016, Office 2019, and various editions of Microsoft 365 Apps.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-62552?
CVE-2025-62552 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability caused by relative path traversal.
5
Can CVE-2025-62552 be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2025-62552 can be exploited by unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.