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CVE-2021-42292

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 31.95% CISA KEV · Actively Exploited

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-11-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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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