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Microsoft CVE-2025-47953

| EUVDEUVD-2025-17761 HIGH
Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources (CWE-641)
2025-06-10 secure@microsoft.com
8.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Improper restriction of file name
Impact

CVSS 8.4. EPSS 0.4%. No patch confirmed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability in Use after free in Microsoft Office to compromise the security of affected deployments, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 14, 2026

A security vulnerability in Use after free in Microsoft Office (CVSS 8.4) that allows an unauthorized attacker. High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 14, 2026 - 19:49 CVSS 8.4

Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Affected VersionsENISA

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise N/A
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024 1.0.0 <16.98.25060824
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 16.0.1 <https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 16.0.1 <https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 1.0.0 <https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office for Android 16.0.1 <16.0.18925.20000
Microsoft Office 2016 16.0.0 <16.0.5504.1000
Microsoft Office 2019 19.0.0 <https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 16.0.1 <16.98.25060824

Affected Packages

euvd microsoft_office_2016 fix: 16.0.5504.1000
euvd microsoft_office_for_android fix: 16.0.18925.20000
euvd microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2021 fix: 16.98.25060824
euvd microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2024 fix: 16.98.25060824

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 4 packages in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Vulnerability type not specified by vendor. CVSS 8.4 indicates high severity. Affects Use after free in Microsoft Office.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.4 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Updated
Apr 16, 2026 - 06:40 EUVD-patch-fix
executive summary
Patch available
Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 EUVD
16.98.25060824,16.0.18925.20000,16.0.5504.1000
CVE Published
Jun 10, 2025 - 17:24 nvd
HIGH 8.4

DescriptionCVE.org

Use after free in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-47953 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS score of 8.4 that enables attackers to execute code without prior authentication, potentially compromising sensitive documents and organizational data across all users running affected Office versions. Immediate patching is critical to prevent lateral movement and data exfiltration through the widely-deployed Office suite.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 43% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

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 0.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

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