CVE-2023-29335 Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass security features in Microsoft Word, potentially exposing users to malicious content or further attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-29335?

CVE-2023-29335 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps, published on 9 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29335?

It affects 16 products.

Products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel, Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29335?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29335 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-29335 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29335 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft 365 Apps vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p6fp-wfwv-r5g8.

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