Word vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Microsoft · Actively exploited · 44 tracked CVEs · 5 actively exploited · updated June 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Word release lines — 44 in total, with 5 actively exploited in the wild. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Word's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Word CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2019-0541⚡ exploited | high | 8.8 | 53% | 2019 |
| CVE-2012-1889⚡ exploited | high | 8.8 | 84% | 2012 |
| CVE-2017-11826⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 82% | 2017 |
| CVE-2012-2539⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 53% | 2012 |
| CVE-2009-0563⚡ exploited | high | 7.8 | 63% | 2009 |
| CVE-2014-6335 | high | 9.3 | 16% | 2014 |
| CVE-2014-6334 | high | 9.3 | 17% | 2014 |
| CVE-2014-6333 | high | 9.3 | 18% | 2014 |
| CVE-2010-1903 | high | 9.3 | 19% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-1902 | high | 9.3 | 23% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-1901 | high | 9.3 | 19% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-1900 | high | 9.3 | 40% | 2010 |
| CVE-2009-3135 | high | 9.3 | 36% | 2009 |
| CVE-2009-3126 | high | 9.3 | 23% | 2009 |
| CVE-2009-2528 | high | 9.3 | 20% | 2009 |
| CVE-2009-2504 | high | 9.3 | 21% | 2009 |
| CVE-2009-2503 | high | 9.3 | 22% | 2009 |
| CVE-2009-2501 | high | 9.3 | 27% | 2009 |
| CVE-2009-2500 | high | 9.3 | 23% | 2009 |
| CVE-2009-0565 | high | 9.3 | 41% | 2009 |
| CVE-2008-4837 | high | 9.3 | 37% | 2008 |
| CVE-2008-4031 | high | 9.3 | 23% | 2008 |
| CVE-2008-4030 | high | 9.3 | 23% | 2008 |
| CVE-2008-4028 | high | 9.3 | 38% | 2008 |
| CVE-2008-4027 | high | 9.3 | 34% | 2008 |
| CVE-2008-4026 | high | 9.3 | 23% | 2008 |
| CVE-2008-4025 | high | 9.3 | 33% | 2008 |
| CVE-2008-4024 | high | 9.3 | 29% | 2008 |
| CVE-2019-0585 | high | 8.8 | 22% | 2019 |
| CVE-2018-0851 | high | 8.8 | 19% | 2018 |
| CVE-2017-8682 | high | 8.8 | 50% | 2017 |
| CVE-2017-0283 | high | 8.8 | 39% | 2017 |
| CVE-2009-2502 | high | 8.1 | 22% | 2009 |
| CVE-2018-8281 | high | 7.8 | 20% | 2018 |
| CVE-2018-0922 | high | 7.8 | 18% | 2018 |
| CVE-2017-8696 | high | 7.5 | 14% | 2017 |
| CVE-2018-8427 | medium | 5.5 | 2% | 2018 |
| CVE-2018-8378 | medium | 5.5 | 7% | 2018 |
| CVE-2017-0060 | medium | 5.5 | 16% | 2017 |
| CVE-2017-8695 | medium | 5.3 | 10% | 2017 |
| CVE-2017-0285 | medium | 5 | 3% | 2017 |
| CVE-2017-0073 | medium | 4.3 | 33% | 2017 |
| CVE-2008-4033 | medium | 4.3 | 28% | 2008 |
| CVE-2017-8676 | low | 3.3 | 14% | 2017 |
Is my Word version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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Word vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Word have?
IsItPatched tracks 44 CVEs for Word, 5 of which are actively exploited (CISA KEV). 0 are critical-severity and 36 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Word have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
Yes — 5 Word CVEs are in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning they are confirmed exploited in the wild. Patch these as a priority.
What is the most severe Word vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2019-0541 (HIGH, CVSS 8.8), which is actively exploited, ranks highest — a Command injection weakness.
Is Word safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Word release clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Word security status · Word end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Microsoft's advisories — see our disclaimer.