CVE-2021-43256

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

high 7.8 CVSS 3.1
Published: Dec 15, 2021
Modified: May 19, 2026
Vendor: Microsoft
Product: 365 Apps
Versions: 2013,2016,2019,2021

Description

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References

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