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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2025-29816

Improper input validation in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Vulnerability Description

Improper input validation in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft365 Apps-
MicrosoftOffice2016
MicrosoftOffice Long Term Servicing Channel2021
MicrosoftWord2016

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-349

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-29816?

CVE-2025-29816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Improper input validation in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-29816?

CVE-2025-29816 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-29816?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel, Microsoft Word.