Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Priority LOW 36CWE-416Published · 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. Impact type from Microsoft.
Summary
Use after free in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00449 39th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (Microsoft): https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleasesMicrosoft Office LTSC 2021 (Microsoft): https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases+1 more product
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | 16.0.1 to before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 | 16.0.1 to before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 | 16.0.0 to before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | Patch available | CNA |
- 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 LTSC 2021 VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.1 to before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases Patch available CNA
- Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.0 to before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x64:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x86:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:-:x64:* | 2021 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:-:x86:* | 2021 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2024:*:*:*:*:-:x64:* | 2024 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2024:*:*:*:*:-:x86:* | 2024 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x64:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x86:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:-:x64:* Versions 2021 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2021:*:*:*:*:-:x86:* Versions 2021 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2024:*:*:*:*:-:x64:* Versions 2024 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2024:*:*:*:*:-:x86:* Versions 2024 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (Microsoft) Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
- Fix · CNA Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 (Microsoft) Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
- Fix · CNA Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 (Microsoft) Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Vendor assessments
Microsoft
Microsoft's page for this CVE →
- Impact
- Remote Code Execution
- Exploited
- No
- Publicly disclosed
- No
- Exploitability
- Exploitation Unlikely
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems | Fixed | https · //aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems | Fixed | https · //aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions | Fixed | https · //aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions | Fixed | https · //aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions | Fixed | https · //aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions | Fixed | https · //aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-59243
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-2hmq-pr23-r74w
References
More Microsoft 365 Apps vulnerabilities
- 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
Sources
- CVE-2025-59243 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-59243 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-2hmq-pr23-r74w · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-59243 · Microsoft Security Update Guide
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