CVE-2025-21381

Summary

CVE-2025-21381 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft Excel. Maliciously crafted Excel files can exploit this issue, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant security risks, including data theft, unauthorized system access, or further malware infection. Users are strongly advised to update their Microsoft Office suite to the latest version to mitigate this risk. Alternatively, they can avoid opening untrusted Excel files to prevent potential exploitation.

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