CVE-2020-1446

Name: CVE-2020-1446
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-14T23:15:19.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 11.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1446 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 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-2020-1447, CVE-2020-1448.. EPSS estimates a 11.28% 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-2020-1447, CVE-2020-1448.

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

11.28%

95.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	365 Apps	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office	2019	—
Microsoft	Office Online Server	1.0	—
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Enterprise Server	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Enterprise Server	2016	—
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2019	—
Microsoft	Word	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Word	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Word	2016	—
Microsoft	Word Rt	2013	Sp1

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1446Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1446Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1446?

How severe is CVE-2020-1446?

CVE-2020-1446 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1446?

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