Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel
CVE-2025-59224

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-59224?

An use after free vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Excel, allowing unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code locally. This security flaw could enable an attacker to gain control over a system, potentially leading to data compromise or control over affected systems. It's crucial for users of Microsoft Excel to apply recommended security updates to mitigate this risk.

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

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-2025-59224 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel