CVE-2021-34523
Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
MITRE ATT&CK techniques
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| Technique | Name | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| T1190 | Exploit Public-Facing Application | exploitation technique |
Summary
Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Affected software
Vendor: Microsoft · Product: Exchange Server
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in Microsoft
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|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-34473 | Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 100.0% | Yes |
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| CVE-2019-0708 | Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 100.0% | Yes |
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| CVE-2012-0158 | Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 100.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2020-0688 | Microsoft Exchange Server Validation Key Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 100.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2022-41040 | Microsoft Exchange Server Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability | 100.0% | Yes |
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