CVE-2016-7266

Name: CVE-2016-7266
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-20T06:59:00.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7266 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer, and Excel 2016 for Mac mishandle a registry check, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted embedded content in a document, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 22.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2013 RT SP1, Excel 2016, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer, and Excel 2016 for Mac mishandle a registry check, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted embedded content in a document, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.16%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Excel	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Excel	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Excel	2016	—
Microsoft	Excel For Mac	2016	—
Microsoft	Excel Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94662Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94662Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-148

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7266?

How severe is CVE-2016-7266?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7266 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7266?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST