CVE-2023-21715
Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
12.1%
p96
KEV
YES
Feb 14, 2023
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
12.1%EPSS · 30 days12.1%
2026-06-302026-07-16
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
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