Security readout for executives and security teams
Excel 2007 Gold and SP1 could leave a remote data-source password inside an .xlsx file even when configured not to save it. Someone with local access to the workbook could recover the password and potentially use it against the connected data source. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still using Excel 2007 Gold or SP1 with workbooks containing remote data connections. Risk depends on whether those files were shared, stored broadly, or accessible to local users. Treat as a legacy credential exposure issue. Prioritize if old Excel versions or archived shared spreadsheets connect to sensitive databases or business systems. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS08-043 and apply the vendor-recommended update or guidance.; Retire or upgrade Excel 2007 Gold and SP1 where still present.; Restrict access to workbooks containing remote data connections..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS08-043CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5951CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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