CVE-2025-21361

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 14, 2025
CWE ID 641

Summary

CVE-2025-21361 is a critical vulnerability affecting Microsoft Outlook. Hackers can exploit this Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue to gain unauthorized access to affected systems. The flaw is located in the Microsoft Office Document Object Model (DOM) Engine and can be triggered through specially crafted email attachments. Successful exploitation allows attackers to run malicious code on the victim's machine, potentially leading to data theft or further system compromises. Users are strongly urged to update their Outlook software as soon as possible to protect against this threat.

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