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cve 2025 62560
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CVE-2025-62560 is a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution vulnerability. Discussions on WindowsForum.com clarify the apparent contradiction between its headline description and its CVSS vector (AV:L). The vulnerability allows remote code execution, but the CVSS vector indicates the vulnerable code executes locally, meaning an attacker must first deliver a malicious file to the target system. Understanding both the attack capability and the execution context is essential for accurate risk assessment and mitigation planning. Forum threads explore how to interpret these signals for proper triage and communication in enterprise environments.
The headline — “Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE‑2025‑62560)” — is technically accurate in describing the attacker’s capability, but the published CVSS vector (AV:L) is also correct: it describes the moment and location the vulnerable code executes. These are two...