CVE-2020-0851

Name: CVE-2020-0851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-12T16:15:18.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 11.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0851 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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-2020-0850, CVE-2020-0852, CVE-2020-0855, CVE-2020-0892.. EPSS estimates a 11.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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-2020-0850, CVE-2020-0852, CVE-2020-0855, CVE-2020-0892.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

11.55%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Office	2016
Microsoft	Office	2019
Microsoft	Office 365 Proplus	All versions

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0851Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0851Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0851?

How severe is CVE-2020-0851?

CVE-2020-0851 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0851?

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Source: NVD / NIST