Vulnerability · Published Jan 11, 2022 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2022-21842Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.4% (higher than 84% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.4%top 15.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 | 16.0.0 – before 16.0.5266.1000 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Word 2016 | 16.0.1 – before 16.0.5266.1000 |
References
- Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21842 x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred