CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Microsoft. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation in the wild. Its EPSS score suggests a 31.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
CISA KEV Details
Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Ransomware use: Unknown
Added to KEV: 2021-11-17
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CVE
CVE-2021-42292
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
31.95%
Microsoft
Original NVD Description
Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
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