#VU114050 Type Confusion in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-53739
Published: August 13, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU114050
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-53739
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Office Online Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.