CVE-2021-43905: microsoft 365_copilot
CVSS: 9.6v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 15-12-2021Last modified 28-05-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-43905 is a critical (CVSS 9.6) vulnerability in microsoft 365_copilot. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.6/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.98%
0%100%
Low · +0.16 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-12-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-05-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Office app Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.6Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.6CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.98%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
87%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.16 pp
From 2.82% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.98%
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
Microsoft2 products
- 365_copilot< 18.2110.13110.0
- office app< publication
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43905X Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory