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CVE-2021-40485 Details
Description
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 28, 2025Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40485 | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40485 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft 365 apps | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft excel | 2013 sp1 2016 |
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| microsoft office | 2019 |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft office long term servicing channel | 2021 |
CPE
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| microsoft office online server | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft sharepoint enterprise server | 2013 sp1 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 28, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 1, 2023 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |