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TI-2022-19599 Aliases CVE-2022-41061GHSA-2jx9-cx6r-jg2x

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Priority LOW 39CWE-94Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Required
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Microsoft. Impact type from Microsoft.

Summary

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.01326 71st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Microsoft: 2 updates

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
MicrosoftMicrosoft 365 Apps for Enterprise16.0.1 to before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleaseshttps://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleasesPatch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft Office 2019 for Mac16.0.0 to before 16.67.2211130016.67.22111300Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft Office LTSC for Mac 202116.0.1 to before 16.67.2211130016.67.22111300Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft Office Online Server16.0.1 to before 16.0.10392.2000016.0.10392.20000Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 115.0.1 to before 15.0.5501.100015.0.5501.1000Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 115.0.0 to before 15.0.5501.100015.0.5501.1000Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 201616.0.0 to before 16.0.5369.100016.0.5369.1000Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Server 201916.0.0 to before 16.0.10392.2000016.0.10392.20000Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition16.0.0 to before 16.0.15601.2023816.0.15601.20238Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft Word 2013 Service Pack 115.0.1 to before 15.0.5501.100015.0.5501.1000Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft Word 2013 Service Pack 115.0.1 to before 15.0.5501.100015.0.5501.1000Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft Word 201616.0.1 to before 16.0.5369.100016.0.5369.1000Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftSharePoint Server Subscription Edition Language Pack16.0.0 to before 16.0.15601.2023816.0.15601.20238Patch availableCNA
  • Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.1 to before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.0 to before 16.67.22111300 Fixed in 16.67.22111300 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.1 to before 16.67.22111300 Fixed in 16.67.22111300 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft Office Online Server VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.1 to before 16.0.10392.20000 Fixed in 16.0.10392.20000 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 15.0.1 to before 15.0.5501.1000 Fixed in 15.0.5501.1000 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 15.0.0 to before 15.0.5501.1000 Fixed in 15.0.5501.1000 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.0 to before 16.0.5369.1000 Fixed in 16.0.5369.1000 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.0 to before 16.0.10392.20000 Fixed in 16.0.10392.20000 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.0 to before 16.0.15601.20238 Fixed in 16.0.15601.20238 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 15.0.1 to before 15.0.5501.1000 Fixed in 15.0.5501.1000 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 15.0.1 to before 15.0.5501.1000 Fixed in 15.0.5501.1000 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft Word 2016 VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.1 to before 16.0.5369.1000 Fixed in 16.0.5369.1000 Patch available CNA
  • SharePoint Server Subscription Edition Language Pack VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.0 to before 16.0.15601.20238 Fixed in 16.0.15601.20238 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 13

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*2019VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*2021VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*2021VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_online_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*2013 sp1VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_enterprise_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*2013 sp1VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_enterprise_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*2016VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:-:*:*:*:subscription:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*2019VulnerableMicrosoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:macos:*:* Versions 2019 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2021 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:macos:*:* Versions 2021 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_online_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2013 sp1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_enterprise_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2013 sp1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_enterprise_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2016 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:-:*:*:*:subscription:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2019 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Show 3 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*2013 sp1VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*2013 sp1VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*2016VulnerableMicrosoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2013 sp1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:* Versions 2013 sp1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2016 Vulnerable ·Microsoft

Remediation

Microsoft 2 updates

  • KB5002296
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition 16.0.15601.20238
  • KB5002291
    Security Update
    • SharePoint Server Subscription Edition Language Pack 16.0.15601.20238

Vendor assessments

Microsoft

Microsoft's page for this CVE →

Impact
Remote Code Execution
Exploited
No
Publicly disclosed
No
Exploitability
Exploitation Less Likely
ProductStatusPlan or fix
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit SystemsFixed https · //aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit SystemsFixed https · //aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for MacFixed 16.67.22111300 · Security Update
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021Fixed 16.67.22111300 · Security Update
Microsoft Office Online ServerFixed 16.0.10392.20000 · Security Update
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 1Fixed 15.0.5501.1000 · Security Update
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 1Fixed 15.0.5501.1000 · Security Update
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016Fixed 16.0.5369.1000 · Security Update
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019Fixed 16.0.10392.20000 · Security Update
Microsoft Word 2013 RT Service Pack 1Fixed 15.0.5501.1000 · Security Update
Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)Fixed 15.0.5501.1000 · Security Update
Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)Fixed 15.0.5501.1000 · Security Update
Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition)Fixed 16.0.5369.1000 · Security Update
Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition)Fixed 16.0.5369.1000 · Security Update

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-41061
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-2jx9-cx6r-jg2x

References

Patch 1

  • TI-2024-14173 Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-09240 Microsoft Outlook Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-25471 Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-17652 Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2026-17368 Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
  • TI-2026-17363 Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
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Sources

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