CVE-2021-1716
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 3.61%
Last modified
CVE-2021-1716 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 365 Apps | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 | — |
| Microsoft | Office Online Server | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Office Web Apps | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Office Web Apps Server | 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 | — |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1716?
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-1716?
CVE-2021-1716 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1716?
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.
How Strix Helps
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Are you affected by CVE-2021-1716?
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