CVE-2007-0671
Microsoft Office Excel contains a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited when a specially crafted Excel file is opened. This…
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- CVSS score
- 8.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-08-12, remediation due 2025-09-02)
- Published
- 2007-02-03
- Last modified
- 2026-06-16
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Microsoft Office Excel contains a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited when a specially crafted Excel file is opened. This malicious file could be delivered as an email attachment or hosted on a malicious website. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability by creating a specially crafted Excel file, which, when opened, allowing an attacker to execute remote code on the affected system.
Affected products
- microsoft access
- microsoft excel
- microsoft excel viewer
- microsoft frontpage
- microsoft infopath
- microsoft office
- microsoft onenote
- microsoft outlook
- microsoft powerpoint
- microsoft project
- microsoft publisher
- microsoft visio
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-09-02.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- http://osvdb.org/31901
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24008
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017584
- http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_141393.htm
- http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/?p=191
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/613740
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/932553.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22383
FAQ
Is CVE-2007-0671 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2007-0671 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-08-12, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-09-02. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-0671?
CVE-2007-0671 has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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