Execution Code Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word by Microsoft
CVE-2025-49698

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-49698?

A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. By exploiting this flaw, an unauthorized user gains the ability to trigger a sequence that grants them local control over the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and further exploitation. Users are advised to update their software promptly to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 x64-based Systems 16.0.1

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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CVE-2025-49698 : Execution Code Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word by Microsoft