Vulnerability identifier: #VU53085
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Exchange Server
Server applications /
Mail servers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Microsoft Exchange Server. A remote administrator can gain full access to target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 Cumulative Update 23 15.00.1497.002, 2019 Cumulative Update 8 15.02.0792.003 - 2019 Cumulative Update 9 15.02.0858.005, 2016 Cumulative Update 19 15.01.2176.002 - 2016 Cumulative Update 20 15.01.2242.004
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31207
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.