Vulnerability identifier: #VU81831

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-2023-36778

CWE-ID: CWE-78

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 commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments. A remote authenticated user on the local network can pass specially crafted data 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 Aug23SUv2 15.02.1258.025, 2016 Preview 15.01.0225.016 - 2016 CU23 Aug23SUv2 15.01.2507.032

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External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36778

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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.