[ CVE-2022-41080 · Published 9 Nov 2022 ]
Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.8
EPSS 77%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-01-10
- Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
- EPSS: 77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation. This vulnerability is chainable with CVE-2022-41082, which allows for remote code execution.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 31 Jan 2023): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-41080PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource