CVE-2025-59240
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Publication date: 2025-11-11

Last updated on: 2025-11-17

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Published
2025-11-11
Last Modified
2025-11-17
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-59240
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 9 associated CPEs
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microsoft 365_apps *
microsoft excel 2016
microsoft excel 2016
microsoft office 2019
microsoft office 2019
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel 2021
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel 2021
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel 2024
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel 2024
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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to locally disclose sensitive information by exposing it to someone who should not have access.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information on a local system, potentially compromising confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could negatively impact compliance with standards and regulations that require protection of sensitive information, such as GDPR and HIPAA, due to the risk of unauthorized data disclosure.

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