CVE-2021-43255: microsoft 365_apps
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 15-12-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-43255 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) vulnerability in microsoft 365_apps. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.08%
0%100%
Low · +0.10 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-12-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Office Trust Center Spoofing Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.08%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
81%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.10 pp
From 1.98% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.08%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft8 products
- 365_appsna
- microsoft 365 apps for enterprise≥ 16.0.1, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
- microsoft office 2013 service pack 1≥ 15.0.0, < 15.0.5407.1000
- microsoft office 2016≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.5254.1001
- microsoft office 2019≥ 19.0.0, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
1 vendor · 8 products
References
1 links- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43255X Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory