CVE-2024-49033 Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass security features in Microsoft Word, potentially exposing users to further threats.

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-2024-49033?

CVE-2024-49033 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps, published on 12 Nov 2024. 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-2024-49033?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel, Microsoft Word.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49033?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49033 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-49033 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49033 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft 365 Apps vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vfrj-xg26-6g5p.

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