CVE-2025-59229
CVE-2025-59229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Apps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-248.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34280
- Weakness: CWE-248
- Affected product: Microsoft 365 Apps
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Uncaught exception in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-59229?
- Uncaught exception in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.
- How severe is CVE-2025-59229?
- CVE-2025-59229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-59229 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-59229?
- CVE-2025-59229 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-2025-59229?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-59229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-59229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34280.
- When was CVE-2025-59229 published?
- CVE-2025-59229 was published on 2025-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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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