CVE-2021-42292 Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass
Attackers can bypass security features in Microsoft Excel, potentially exposing users to further threats.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 17 Nov 2021
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-42292?
CVE-2021-42292 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps, published on 10 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42292?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 2021.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42292?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42292 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 1 Dec 2021.
Is CVE-2021-42292 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2021-42292 in the wild since at least 17 Nov 2021.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-jp63-fcqh-36rc.