High · published November 10, 2021
CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.7th percentile for exploit probability.
⚡ Microsoft Excel is at risk, and attackers can bypass security features with ease! This vulnerability is a game-changer for anyone relying on those Excel spreadsheets. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with a faulty security system that lets anyone sneak into the kitchen without a key. You know, that place where all the secret recipes are kept and the magic happens? An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, giving them access to sensitive information or even allowing them to completely take over your system. Imagine someone making a meal with your secret ingredients when you thought the kitchen was closed!
Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with a faulty security system that lets anyone sneak into the kitchen without a key. You know, that place where all the secret recipes are kept and the magic happens? CVE-2021-42292 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Excel that allows attackers to circumvent security protections and execute unauthorized code within the Excel environment.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, giving them access to sensitive information or even allowing them to completely take over your system. Imagine someone making a meal with your secret ingredients when you thought the kitchen was closed! To protect yourself, ensure you apply the latest security updates from Microsoft immediately. Additionally, consider implementing strict file handling policies to mitigate the risk when opening files from untrusted sources. Don't let your guard down! You've got this! 🛡️ Stay vigilant and keep your Excel spreadsheets secure!
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| microsoft/365_apps | all versions | — |
| microsoft/excel | all versions | — |
| microsoft/excel | all versions | — |
| microsoft/excel | all versions | — |
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| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
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| microsoft/office_2016 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_2016 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_2019 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_2019 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_2021 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_2021 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_2021 | all versions | — |