CVE-2023-21715
Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Office, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Mar 7, 2023.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Office | Microsoft | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2023-21715 scored CVSS 7.3: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Office systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2023-21715: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft Office. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
1 earlier event is available with a subscription. See plans.
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