Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel
CVE-2025-21394
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 February 2025
What is CVE-2025-21394?
A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel allows for remote code execution. An attacker can exploit this flaw by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted Excel file. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system, potentially compromising sensitive data and user privacy.

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Affected Version(s)
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1
Microsoft Excel 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5487.1000
Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0
References
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