Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Access
CVE-2025-21186

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2024
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-21186?

This vulnerability in Microsoft Access allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker could manipulate how the application processes specific inputs, triggering remote code execution. Organizations using vulnerable versions of Microsoft Access should be vigilant and apply the necessary patches to mitigate potential risks. For further details, visit the Microsoft vendor advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Access 2016 (32-bit edition) Unknown 16.0.0 < 16.0.5483.1001

Microsoft Access 2016 x64-based Systems 16.0.0 < 16.0.5483.1001

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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