CVE-2023-21715 HIGH

CVE-2023-21715: Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published February 14, 2023
Last update October 21, 2025
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CVSS base score

7.3/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

February 14, 2023 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated