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CVE-2016-7262

Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 57.7%
  1. Published20 Dec 2016
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly handles input. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary commands.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2022

Description

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, and Excel Viewer allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted cell that is mishandled upon a click, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Excel2007 · 2010 · 2013 · 2016
Microsoft Excel Viewerall versions
Microsoft Office Compatibility Packall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-7262 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-7262 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2016-7262?

CVE-2016-7262 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 57.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-7262?

Affected products include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7262?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.