CVE-2019-1297

Name: CVE-2019-1297
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-11T22:15:18.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 20.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1297 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 20.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

20.46%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 17, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Excel	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Excel	2016	—
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office	2019	—
Microsoft	Office 365 Proplus	All versions	—

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1297Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1297Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1297US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1297?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2019-1297?

CVE-2019-1297 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1297?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-1297?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST