CVE-2025-59236: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise · Use After Free
Affects Microsoft 365 Apps for EnterpriseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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 specific mitigations to reduce risk. First, restrict local access to systems running Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise to trusted users only, minimizing the chance of local exploitation. Employ application control solutions to prevent execution of untrusted or suspicious Excel files, especially those received via email or downloaded from unverified sources. Enable and enforce strict macro and ActiveX control policies to limit execution of potentially malicious code embedded in documents. Utilize endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unusual memory access patterns or process injections. Conduct user awareness training focused on safe handling of Excel files and recognizing suspicious documents. Network segmentation can limit lateral movement if exploitation occurs. Finally, maintain regular backups and ensure rapid incident response capabilities are in place. Once Microsoft releases a patch, prioritize immediate deployment across all affected systems to fully remediate the vulnerability.
Description
Use after free in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.