CVE-2021-31196highunder attack

CVE-2021-31196: high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative…

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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83Vexday Risk Score

Prioritize patching. It under exploitation confirmed by CISA and has a public proof of concept.

ssvc Actcvss 7.2epss 54%
from disclosure to weapon889 days
Published on NVDJul 14
1st PoC+889d
CISA KEV+1134d
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2024-09-11

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

In short

Microsoft Exchange Server has a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected servers. This is critical because Exchange handles email for many organizations, giving attackers access to sensitive business communications and systems.

Technical detail

The vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server allows remote code execution through a network vector without requiring authentication. Exploitation results in complete server compromise with attacker-level privileges, directly impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of email infrastructure.

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Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C