Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2014-1808 is a Microsoft Office 2013 token disclosure issue. If a user opens an Office document that interacts with a malicious website response, an attacker may obtain sensitive token information. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed impact scope beyond Office 2013 and Office RT variants.
Executive priority
Treat this as a legacy endpoint risk. It is not KEV-listed in the source bundle, but token exposure can matter where old Office versions still process external documents. Prioritize confirmation and patch status over emergency response.
Technical view
Microsoft describes a “Token Reuse Vulnerability” in Office 2013 Gold, SP1, RT, and RT SP1. The attack path involves a crafted web response during Office document opening, resulting in sensitive token information exposure. No CWE, CVSS vector, or KEV evidence is supplied in the provided sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running affected Microsoft Office 2013 or Office RT versions without the MS14-023 security update. Modern environments are less likely exposed unless legacy Office installations remain in use.
Exploitation context
The provided sources support remote attack potential but do not support active exploitation. User interaction appears relevant because the scenario involves opening an Office document. No public exploit status is cited in the bundle.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are CVSS, CWE, exact token type, and detailed affected build list. Use MS14-023 and the CVE record as primary references. Avoid assuming exploitation, broader Office versions, or workarounds not stated in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Office 2013 and Office RT installations across managed endpoints.
- Review Microsoft MS14-023 for the applicable security update guidance.
- Apply the relevant Microsoft Office security updates where affected versions remain.
- Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Office installations where patching is not feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Office edition and service pack on legacy Windows endpoints.
- Verify MS14-023-related Office updates are present in patch management records.
- Check vulnerability scanner results for CVE-2014-1808 or MS14-023 coverage.
- Review endpoint inventory for unmanaged Office 2013 or Office RT systems.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS14-023CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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