CVE-2020-17130

Name: CVE-2020-17130
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-10T00:15:15.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-17130 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	365 Apps	All versions
Microsoft	Excel	2016

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-17130?

Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-17130?

CVE-2020-17130 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17130?

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-2020-17130?

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Source: NVD / NIST