Microsoft Excel Command Execution Vulnerability Affecting Various Versions
CVE-2016-7262

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Excel
Excel Viewer
Office Compatibility Pack
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 84%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2016-7262?

A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through a specially crafted cell. This issue is triggered when the crafted cell is mishandled upon user interaction, potentially resulting in unauthorized actions being performed within the application. Users should apply the relevant security updates to mitigate this risk and protect against exploitation.

CISA has reported CVE-2016-7262

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2016-7262 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94660
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441
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EPSS Score

84% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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