CVE-2025-59232: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects Microsoft 365 Apps for EnterpriseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Oct 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-59232, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict local access to systems running Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of local exploitation. 2) Educate users to avoid opening Excel files from untrusted or unknown sources, especially those received via email or external media. 3) Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions that can detect and block execution of malicious files or suspicious behaviors related to Excel. 4) Monitor system logs and application crash reports for signs of exploitation attempts or abnormal Excel behavior. 5) Use network segmentation to limit the spread of potential attacks originating from compromised endpoints. 6) Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once Microsoft releases an official fix by maintaining an up-to-date inventory of affected software versions. 7) Consider deploying virtualized or sandboxed environments for opening untrusted Excel files to contain potential exploits. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling local access, user behavior, and proactive monitoring tailored to this vulnerability's characteristics.
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.