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Top 3 MS Office Exploits Hackers Use in 2025
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-11882 | Memory Corruption RCE in Microsoft Office via Legacy Equation Editor | 7.8 | 100% | KEVRansomwarePoC ×10 | KEV |
| CVE-2022-30190 | MSDT URL Protocol Remote Code Execution in Microsoft Windows (Follina) | 7.8 | 99% | KEVRansomwarePoC | KEV |
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5 min read at thehackernews.com
Hackers have long used Word and Excel documents as delivery vehicles for malware, and in 2025, these tricks are far from outdated. From phishing schemes to zero-click exploits, malicious Office files are still one of the easiest ways into a victim’s system. Here are the top three Microsoft Office-based exploits still making the rounds this year and what you need to know to avoid them.
By @TheHackersNews · thehackernews.com
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