Protection Mechanism Failure in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-21346
Published: January 15, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU102795
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21346
CWE-ID: CWE-693
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass implemented security restrictions.
Affected software
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
How to mitigate CVE-2025-21346
Install updates from vendor's website.