CVE-2025-29816
Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2025-29816 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by KB5002623, released April 8, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.
High
CVSS
7.5
Important
Exploitation
None reported
Exploitation Less Likely
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0048
41st percentile
<p>Improper input validation in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.</p>
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | |||
| Microsoft Office 2016 (32-bit edition) | KB5002623 | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Microsoft Office 2016 (32-bit edition) | KB5002573 | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Microsoft Office 2016 (32-bit edition) | KB5002700 | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Microsoft Office 2016 (64-bit edition) | KB5002623 | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Microsoft Office 2016 (64-bit edition) | KB5002573 | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Microsoft Office 2016 (64-bit edition) | KB5002700 | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition) | KB5002702 | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition) | KB5002702 | Apr 8, 2025 | |
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