What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-1446?

CVE-2020-1446 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 11.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-1446?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-1446. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Word CVE-2020-1446

HIGH

2020-07-14 secure@microsoft.com

RCE Microsoft 365 Apps Office Office Online Server Sharepoint Enterprise Server Sharepoint Server Word Office Web Apps Word Rt

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact	CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.

Patch available 11.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1447, CVE-2020-1448. Affected products include: Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Office Web Apps, Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionNVD

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

11.3%

Top 5% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 11.3%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +11

CVSS: +44

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:mac_os:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:mac_os:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_online_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_web_apps:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_enterprise_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_enterprise_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word_rt:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

PATCH https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1446

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