High · published March 11, 2021
CVSS calls it high at 7.6. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 92.9th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A simple document could let an attacker execute code on your system! This Microsoft Office vulnerability is like inviting a stranger to your party—and they can take over your speakers! 🔥 Think of this like a sneaky pizza delivery—a seemingly harmless box arrives at your door, but inside is a malware-laden surprise that can infect your entire home network. Just like accepting any delivery without checking could cause chaos, so can opening a malicious Office file. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could remotely control your system, enabling them to install software, access sensitive data, or even create new accounts with full user rights. The potential for data breaches and system compromises is absolutely devastating! ⚡
Think of this like a sneaky pizza delivery—a seemingly harmless box arrives at your door, but inside is a malware-laden surprise that can infect your entire home network. Just like accepting any delivery without checking could cause chaos, so can opening a malicious Office file. This CVE-2021-27059 vulnerability in Microsoft Office allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a specially crafted file. Once executed, it bypasses normal protections, leading to a full compromise of the user’s system.
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could remotely control your system, enabling them to install software, access sensitive data, or even create new accounts with full user rights. The potential for data breaches and system compromises is absolutely devastating! ⚡ To protect yourself, update Microsoft Office to the latest version immediately. Ensure that your security settings are configured to block potentially harmful files and regularly train staff on recognizing phishing attempts. 🛡️ You've got this! Patch those systems and keep your environment secure! 💪✨
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_2016 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_2016 | all versions | — |