Auto-added after CISA flagged Word as actively exploited (KEV catalog). Version and lifecycle mapping is pending review, so this is assessed at the product level and is never reported as a confident "healthy".
Summary iPlain-English security verdict for Word, generated from its current health score, actively-exploited vulnerabilities, and latest supported version.
Word currently scores 92/100 — healthy. No tracked vulnerabilities are currently known to be exploited in the wild. It's on the latest patch with no significant known issues — keep it current.
The known vulnerabilities
IsItPatched tracks 1 known vulnerability in Microsoft Word disclosed in 2018. CVE-2018-0851 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVSS 8.8). Apply Microsoft's latest security update for Word to stay protected.
Disclosure trend iNew CVEs published for Word each year (NVD). A higher bar means more disclosures that year — more scrutiny, not necessarily less safe.
Patch priority — what to act on iThe issues to fix first — actively exploited (CISA KEV) first, then by exploitation probability (EPSS), then severity. Each row's "→ fixed in" is the earliest version that patches it; "see advisory" means no fixed version is published.
No urgent unpatched issues identified. ✓
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Frequently asked
Is Word safe and patched?
Word currently scores 92/100 — healthy. No tracked vulnerabilities are currently known to be exploited in the wild. It's on the latest patch with no significant known issues — keep it current.
What should I do about Word now?
Review the patch-priority list, apply the available fixes (or move to the latest release), and confirm against Microsoft's official advisory.
Why is Word listed on IsItPatched?
Word was added automatically because CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog flagged it as actively exploited in the wild. IsItPatched tracks its known CVEs, severity (CVSS), exploitation probability (EPSS) and KEV status from public data; its version and lifecycle mapping is verified over time.
Has Word been actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added Word to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog after confirming exploitation in the wild — the triggering vulnerability is CVE-2023-36761. Make sure you are running a patched, supported version of Word and confirm it against Microsoft's security advisory.
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