CVE-2021-28456
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 3.69%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28456 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 365 Apps | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 | — |
| Microsoft | Office Online Server | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Office Web Apps Server | 2013 | Sp1 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28456Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28456Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28456?
Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-28456?
CVE-2021-28456 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28456?
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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