CVE-2021-42292—Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass

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2021-11-17 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-42292
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Office
Date Added:
2021-11-17
Due Date:
2021-12-01
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Excel would allow a local user to perform arbitrary code execution.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42292

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