Vulnerability identifier: #VU77238

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28310

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Exchange Server
Server applications / Mail servers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated user can pass specially crafted input to the server and execute arbitrary code via a PowerShell remoting session.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Exchange Server: 2019 Preview 15.02.0196.000 - 2019 CU13 2023H1 15.02.1258.012, 2016 Preview 15.01.0225.016 - 2016 CU23 Mar23SU 15.01.2507.023

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-28310

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.