How severe is CVE-2025-21365?

CVE-2025-21365 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-2025-21365 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-21365?

CVE-2025-21365 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-2025-21365?

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-2025-21365 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-21365 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2428.

When was CVE-2025-21365 published?

CVE-2025-21365 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-21365

CVE-2025-21365 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-2428
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Microsoft 365 Apps
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21365?: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2025-21365?: CVE-2025-21365 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-2025-21365 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-21365?: CVE-2025-21365 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-2025-21365?: 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-2025-21365 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-21365 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2428.
When was CVE-2025-21365 published?: CVE-2025-21365 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21365

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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