CVE-2023-36896
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk59th percentile - higher than 59% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel allows for remote code execution. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute malicious code on the victim's system.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to system takeover, posing a serious threat to the organization's data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Microsoft Excel to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability