CVE-2025-59235: 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 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% 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 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 by Microsoft, organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Enforce strict attachment and file opening policies to prevent users from opening untrusted or unsolicited Excel files, especially from unknown sources. 2) Employ endpoint protection solutions that can detect and block suspicious file behaviors or exploit attempts targeting Microsoft Office applications. 3) Educate users on the risks of opening unexpected Excel documents and encourage verification of file sources. 4) Use application whitelisting or sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of Microsoft 365 Apps, reducing potential damage from exploitation. 5) Monitor system logs and user activity for signs of exploitation attempts or abnormal application crashes. 6) Prepare for rapid deployment of the official patch once available by maintaining up-to-date asset inventories and patch management processes. 7) Consider disabling or restricting macros and other advanced Excel features that could be leveraged in complex attacks. These targeted mitigations go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling file access, user behavior, and application execution context.
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.