How severe is CVE-2014-1756?

CVE-2014-1756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-1756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1756?

CVE-2014-1756 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1756?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-1756 published?

CVE-2014-1756 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1756

CVE-2014-1756 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2014-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 Gold, SP1, RT, and RT SP1, when the Simplified Chinese Proofing Tool is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .docx file, aka "Microsoft Office Chinese Grammar Checking Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1756?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP1 and SP2, and 2013 Gold, SP1, RT, and RT SP1, when the Simplified Chinese Proofing Tool is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .docx file, aka "Microsoft Office Chinese Grammar Checking Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2014-1756?: CVE-2014-1756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-1756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1756?: CVE-2014-1756 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1756 published?: CVE-2014-1756 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-023

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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