[ CVE-2020-17144 · Published 10 Dec 2020 ]

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.4 EPSS 37%Fix available

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

  • Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2021-11-03
  • EPSS: 37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 98% of CVEs)

[ Description ]Official description

Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CISA: Microsoft Exchange Server improperly validates cmdlet arguments which allow an attacker to perform remote code execution.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 3 May 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.