CVE-2025-53736

MEDIUM
Published Aug 12, 2025 Modified Aug 18, 2025 CWE-126

Description

Buffer over-read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-126 CWE-126

Affected Products

Vendor Product
microsoft 365_apps
microsoft 365_apps
microsoft office
microsoft office
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel
microsoft office_long_term_servicing_channel
microsoft sharepoint_enterprise_server
microsoft sharepoint_server
microsoft word
microsoft word

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53736? +
Buffer over-read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-53736? +
CVE-2025-53736 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53736? +
CVE-2025-53736 affects products from microsoft, specifically: 365_apps, office, office_long_term_servicing_channel, sharepoint_enterprise_server, sharepoint_server, word. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53736? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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