CVE-2022-33631 Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Attackers can bypass security features in Microsoft Excel, potentially exposing users to further threats.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-33631?
CVE-2022-33631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps, published on 9 Aug 2022. 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
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33631?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33631?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33631 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-33631 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33631 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-3m9v-ghrv-898r.