CVE-2023-23398: microsoft 365_apps Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 14-03-2023Last modified 28-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-23398 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in microsoft 365_apps. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.62%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Excel Spoofing Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.62%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
49%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.62% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.62%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft9 products
- 365_appsna
- excel2013:sp1 | 2016
- microsoft 365 apps for enterprise≥ 16.0.1, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
- microsoft excel 2013 service pack 1≥ 15.0.0.0, < 15.0.5537.1000
- microsoft excel 2016≥ 16.0.0.0, < 16.0.5387.1000
1 vendor · 9 products