CVE-2021-26858 Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution

Exploited in the wild High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Microsoft Exchange Server, requiring immediate patching by administrators.

Exploited in the wild
Since 3 Nov 2021
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-26858?

CVE-2021-26858 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server, published on 2 Mar 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26858?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Exchange Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26858?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26858 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 May 2022.

Is CVE-2021-26858 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2021-26858 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021, including in ransomware campaigns.

All Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r4wp-245q-vr5w.

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