#VU66292 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Microsoft Exchange Server - CVE-2022-21980
Published: August 9, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU66292
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21980
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted server share or website and gain elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.