How severe is CVE-2025-21364?

CVE-2025-21364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-21364 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-21364?

CVE-2025-21364 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21364?

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.

Does CVE-2025-21364 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-21364 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2427.

When was CVE-2025-21364 published?

CVE-2025-21364 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-21364

CVE-2025-21364 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-2427
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Microsoft 365 Apps
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21364?: Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2025-21364?: CVE-2025-21364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-21364 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-21364?: CVE-2025-21364 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21364?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-21364 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-21364 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2427.
When was CVE-2025-21364 published?: CVE-2025-21364 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21364

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2024:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_long_term_servicing_channel:2024:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*

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