Use After Free Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Software
CVE-2025-59223
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 14 October 2025
What is CVE-2025-59223?
A use after free vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally. This flaw can be exploited if a victim opens a specially crafted Excel file, leading to unauthorized access and potential manipulation of system operations. Keeping Excel updated is essential to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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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 < 16.0.5522.1000
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