CVE-2023-21715
Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVSS
7.3
High
EPSS
12.0%
p96
KEV
YES
Feb 14, 2023
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: Feb 14, 2023 · Last modified: Aug 19, 2026 · CWE-863
Product
Microsoft / Office
Vulnerability
Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Feb 14, 2023
Remediate by
Mar 7, 2023
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Microsoft Office Publisher contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows for a local, authenticated attack on a targeted system.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21715; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21715
Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability