Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-47213 is a high-severity Microsoft Office Graphics remote code execution vulnerability. The CVSS data indicates a user must interact with local content, but successful exploitation could let an attacker run code with serious confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint patching issue, especially where Office documents are routinely opened from external sources. No active exploitation is evidenced in the supplied sources.
Technical view
The provided record identifies Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise version 16.0.1 as affected. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 with AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The bundle names an official Microsoft advisory but does not provide CWE details or exploit mechanics.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise should check whether version 16.0.1 or related vulnerable Office Graphics components remain present on endpoints.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. CVSS shows exploitation requires user interaction, no privileges, and low attack complexity, with high impact if triggered.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Microsoft advisory reference. The source bundle confirms severity, CVSS vector, one affected product entry, and official remediation availability, but not root cause, CWE, or exploit details.
Mitigation direction
- Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2022-47213.
- Update affected Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise installations per vendor guidance.
- Prioritize managed endpoint patch compliance for Office applications.
- Use normal attachment and document handling controls until patched.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise versions across endpoints.
- Confirm whether version 16.0.1 appears in asset data.
- Verify installed Office builds against Microsoft’s CVE guidance.
- Check patch deployment reports for failed or missing updates.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory
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CWE details
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