Product:
Microsoft Office Access
Summary
Relative path traversal in Microsoft Office Access allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and system compromise. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain control over the affected system.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2025-62552 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system running Microsoft Office Access. By manipulating file paths, the attacker can execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data exposure. User interaction is required, as the attacker must convince the user to open a malicious file or link.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Office Access: Vulnerable to relative path traversal, allowing unauthorized code execution.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that they are using the latest version of Microsoft Office Access and apply any available security updates. Additionally, users should be cautious when opening files from untrusted sources and consider implementing stricter access controls to limit local access to sensitive systems.