CVE-2021-42292 (GCVE-0-2021-42292)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2021-11-10 00:47
Modified
2026-08-19 16:27
Severity ?
VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- Security Feature Bypass
Summary
Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
References
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Impacted products
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| Microsoft | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise |
Version: 16.0.1 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
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CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Data from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Date added: 2021-11-17
Due date: 2021-12-01
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Used in ransomware: Unknown
Notes: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42292
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