CVE-2022-26901
published 2022-04-15CVE-2022-26901: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP342high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
2.58%
83.5th percentile
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
33 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | excel | — | — |
| microsoft | excel | — | — |
| microsoft | excel_rt | — | — |
| microsoft | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise | >= 16.0.1 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_excel_2013_service_pack_1 | >= 15.0.0.0 < 15.0.5441.1000 | 15.0.5441.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_excel_2016 | >= 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5305.1000 | 16.0.5305.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2013_service_pack_1 | >= 15.0.0 < 15.0.5441.1000 | 15.0.5441.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2016 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.5305.1000 | 16.0.5305.1000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2019_for_mac | >= 16.0.0 < 16.60.22041000 | 16.60.22041000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021 | >= 16.0.1 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2021 | >= 16.0.1 < 16.60.22041000 | 16.60.22041000 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_online_server | >= 16.0.1 < 16.0.10385.20001 | 16.0.10385.20001 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_web_apps_server_2013_service_pack_1 | >= 15.0.1 < 15.0.5441.1000 | 15.0.5441.1000 |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | — | — |
| microsoft | office_web_apps_server | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise_for_64-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_excel_2013_rt_service_pack_1 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_excel_2013_service_pack_1 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_excel_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2013_rt_service_pack_1 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.06.8MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2022-04-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-26901 [HIGH] Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: Is the Preview Pane an attack vector for this vulnerability?
No, the Preview Pane is not an attack vector.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?
The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally.
For example, when the score indicates that the Attack Vector is Local and User Interaction is Required, this could describe an exploit in which an attacker, through social engineering, convinces a victim to download and open a specially crafted file from a website which leads to a local attack on thei
VulDB
Microsoft Office up to Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 Excel Remote Code Execution
vuldb·2026-05-19·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-26901 [HIGH] Microsoft Office up to Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 Excel Remote Code Execution
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Office. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Excel. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-26901. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
GHSA
GHSA-6xqc-7566-x2pq: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-16·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-26901 [HIGH] GHSA-6xqc-7566-x2pq: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-24473.
GHSA
GHSA-vqh3-267m-v4c9: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-16·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-24473 [HIGH] GHSA-vqh3-267m-v4c9: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-26901.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2022-04-15
Published