CVE-2023-21715—Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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2023-02-14 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2023-21715
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Office
Date Added:
2023-02-14
Due Date:
2023-03-07
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Office Publisher contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows for a local, authenticated attack on a targeted system.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional 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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