CVE-2020-1449 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Project software, affecting Microsoft 365 Apps and Microsoft Office, stemming from insufficient validation of file source markup. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a significant risk where a user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild (not in KEV), and no public exploit code is available, the vulnerability has garnered notable community discussion and media coverage, suggesting awareness within the security community.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x64:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:x86:* | ||
2010CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:* | ||
2010CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:x86:* | ||
2013CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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