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CVE-2016-7262 — Actively Exploited: Excel (Microsoft)

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly handles input. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary commands.

CVE IDCVE-2016-7262
VendorMicrosoft
ProductExcel
Vulnerability nameMicrosoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Date added2022-03-03
Remediation due2022-03-24
Known ransomware useUnknown
Required actionApply updates per vendor instructions.
DescriptionA security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly handles input. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary commands.
SourceCISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

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