CVE-2023-33137
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk84th percentile - higher than 84% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel allows for remote code execution, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the user's system. An attacker can exploit this flaw through malicious Excel files.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may face serious threats, including data loss and system takeover, which could lead to further internal attacks.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Microsoft Excel to the latest version and implement security policies that restrict opening unknown Excel files.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability