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Full vulnerability report · 2020
CVE-2020-1447High confidence

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'

Microsoft · Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server

8.8HighCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Within 7 days

High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2020-12322

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionWithin 7 days

High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
01

What, why and how

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1446, CVE-2020-1448.

What

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1446, CVE-2020-1448.

Why

The current structured CVE record identifies a security weakness, but the root cause requires confirmation in the linked vendor material.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication after a user interaction. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.

What

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1446, CVE-2020-1448.

Why

The current structured CVE record identifies a security weakness, but the root cause requires confirmation in the linked vendor material.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication after a user interaction. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → vulnerable operation → execute code or commands in the affected security context
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
Required interaction required
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration.
CWE not yet assigned
CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UIRequiredUser interaction: Another user must perform an action for exploitation to succeed.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CHighConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.IHighIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.AHighAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
After compromise, an attacker may use built-in shells, scripting engines, scheduled tasks and native network utilities for discovery, persistence or movement. This is a plausible LoTL path, not evidence that it has occurred for every attack.
NetworkUnauthenticatedRemote code execution
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20200715Security Bulletin 15 Jul 2020

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 15 Jul 2020, published on 15 July 2020. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2020-AVI-431Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Microsoft

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été corrigées dans les produits Microsoft . Elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une atteinte à la confidentialité des données, une exécution de code à distance, une usurpation d'identité, un déni de service et une élévation de privilèges.

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CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2020-AVI-428Multiples vulnérabilités dans Microsoft Office

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été corrigées dans Microsoft Office . Elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une atteinte à la confidentialité des données, une élévation de privilèges, une exécution de code à distance et une usurpation d'identité.

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JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2020-008373複数の Microsoft 製品におけるリモートでコードを実行される脆弱性

複数の Microsoft 製品には、Microsoft Word ソフトウェアがメモリ内のオブジェクトを適切に処理しない場合、リモートでコードを実行される脆弱性が存在します。 ベンダは、本脆弱性を「Microsoft Word のリモートでコードが実行される脆弱性」として公開しています。 本脆弱性は、CVE-2020-1446 および CVE-2020-1448 とは異なる脆弱性です。

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JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2020-008147複数の Microsoft 製品におけるリモートでコードを実行される脆弱性

複数の Microsoft 製品には、Microsoft Word ソフトウェアがメモリ内のオブジェクトの適切な処理に失敗した場合、リモートでコードを実行される脆弱性が存在します。 ベンダは、本脆弱性を「Microsoft Word のリモートでコードが実行される脆弱性」として公開しています。 本脆弱性は、CVE-2020-1446 および CVE-2020-1447 とは異なる脆弱性です。

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2020-008146複数の Microsoft 製品におけるリモートでコードを実行される脆弱性

複数の Microsoft 製品には、Microsoft Word ソフトウェアがメモリ内のオブジェクトの適切な処理に失敗した場合、リモートでコードを実行される脆弱性が存在します。 ベンダは、本脆弱性を「Microsoft Word のリモートでコードが実行される脆弱性」として公開しています。 本脆弱性は、CVE-2020-1447 および CVE-2020-1448 とは異なる脆弱性です。

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KISA KrCERT/CC · Korean · KNVD-5171MS 7월 보안 위협에 따른 정기 보안 업데이트 권고

중요도 : 긴급 o 관련 KB번호 - 4565524, 4565535, 4565537, 4565540, 4565541, 4566425, 4566426 ##### □ 해결책 o 영향받는 소프트웨어를 이용하는 경우 마이크로소프트사의 보안 패치 적용 4. Internet Explorer 보안 업데이트 ##### □ 설명 o 공격자가 특수하게 제작된 악성 응용 프로그램을 실행할 경우, 원격코드실행을 허용하는 취약점 o 관련취약점 : - 원격코드실행 취약점(CVE-2020-1403) - 정보노출 취약점(CVE-2020-1432) o 영향 : 원격코드실행 o 중요도 : 긴급 o 관련 KB번호 - 4558998, 4565479, 4565483, 4565489, 4565503, 4565508, 4565511, 4565513, 4565524, 4565537, 4565541 ##### □ 해결책 o 영향받는 소프트웨어를 이용하는 경우 마이크로소프트사의 보안 패치 적용 5. Microsoft Office 관련 소프트웨어 보안 업데이트 ##### □ 설명 o 공격자가 특수하게 제작된 악성 응용 프로그램을 실행할 경우, 원격코드실행을 허용하는 취약점 o 관련취약점 : - 원격코드실행 취약점(CVE-2020-1349, CVE-2020-1409, CVE-2020-1446, CVE-2020-1447, CVE-2020-1448, CVE-2020-1449) - 스푸핑 취약점(CVE-2020-1442) - 정보노출 취약점(CVE-2020-1342, CVE-2020-1445) o 영향 : 원격코드실행 o 중요도 : 긴급 o 관련 KB번호 - 4484357, 4484363, 4484381, 4484382, 4484433, 4484438, 4484441, 4484446, 4484450, 4484451, 4484456, 4484458, 4484463 ##### □ 해결책 o 영향받는 소프트웨어를 이용하는 경우 마이크로소프트사의 보안 패치 적용 6. Microsoft SharePoint 관련 소프트웨어 보안 업데이트 ##### □ 설명 o 공격자가 특수하게 제작된 악성 응용 프로그램을 실행할 경우 발생하는 원격코드 취약점 o 관련취약점 : - 원격코드실행 취약점(CVE-2020-1147, CVE-2020-1439, CVE-2020-1444, CVE-2020-1446, CVE-2020-1447, CVE-2020-1448) - 권한상승 취약점(CVE-2020-1025) - 스푸핑 취약점(CVE-2020-1443, CVE-2020-1450, CVE-2020-1451, CVE-2020-1454, CVE-2020-1456) - 정보노출 취약점(CVE-2020-1

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03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
Fixed
An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
Action
Review the linked authoritative reference and apply the recorded fixed release appropriate to the affected product branch.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 14 Jul 2020 · Last source change 4 Aug 2024, 06:39 UTC · CWE not yet assigned

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.1
CVSS sourceNIST NVD
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2020-12322
Product sourceCNA
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceUnavailable
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment

Missing structured fields: CWE classification. Missing data is not evidence of low risk; review the primary advisory.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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No material field changes have been recorded since change tracking began. Routine source refreshes and cosmetic edits are intentionally excluded.

Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
Fixed release or patch reference recorded
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2020-12322↗CVE authority or vendor reference↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
Free version - for non-commercial use only.CVE-2020-1447 · cve.blacktree.nl