VDB
CVE-2021-42296
CVE-2021-42296
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.8 HIGH
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Reported by microsoft · Published November 10, 2021
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | Microsoft | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Azure Sphere | Microsoft | 22.07 |
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 | Microsoft | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | 16.0.1 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 | 16.0.1 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | 16.0.1 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 | 16.0.1 |
| microsoft | office_2021 | 16.0.1 |
| microsoft | 365_apps | 16.0.1 |
Timeline
- Nov 9, 2021 CVE Published
- Nov 10, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Sep 30, 2025 PoC Published
- Apr 15, 2026 Security Advisory (6 in total, the first dated here)
- Jul 20, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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