How severe is CVE-2020-0760?

CVE-2020-0760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-0760 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-2020-0760?

CVE-2020-0760 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0760?

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

When was CVE-2020-0760 published?

CVE-2020-0760 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0760

CVE-2020-0760 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Access
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly loads arbitrary type libraries, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0991.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0760?: A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly loads arbitrary type libraries, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0991.
How severe is CVE-2020-0760?: CVE-2020-0760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-0760 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-2020-0760?: CVE-2020-0760 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0760?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-0760 published?: CVE-2020-0760 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0760

Affected products (33)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_365_proplus:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2013:sp1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2013:sp1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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