CVE-2025-47176: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise · Path Traversal: '.../...//'
Affects Microsoft 365 Apps for EnterpriseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 54% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit local user privileges and restrict installation of unauthorized software. Employ application whitelisting to prevent execution of untrusted code. Monitor and audit file system access and Outlook-related processes for suspicious path traversal attempts. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation. Educate users and administrators about the risk and signs of exploitation. Consider isolating critical systems or using virtualization to contain potential attacks. Regularly back up critical data and verify recovery procedures. Once Microsoft releases a patch, prioritize its deployment across all affected systems. Additionally, review and harden group policies and security configurations related to Microsoft 365 Apps to reduce attack surface.
Description
'.../...//' in Microsoft Office Outlook allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.