Vulnerability · Published Oct 13, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-40486Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Microsoft Office 2019 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 6.0% (higher than 93% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)6.0%top 6.7% 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 16.0.5227.1000 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 1 | 15.0.0 – before 15.0.5389.1000 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 | 16.0.0 – before 16.0.10379.20000 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office 2019 | 19.0.0 – before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office Online Server | 16.0.1 – before 16.0.10379.20000 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Word 2016 | 16.0.1 – before 16.0.5227.1000 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 1 | 15.0.1 – before 15.0.5389.1000 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 | 15.0.1 – before 15.0.5389.1000 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 | 15.0.1 – before 15.0.5389.1000 |