CVE-2021-28482 Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

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

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-28482?

CVE-2021-28482 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server, published on 13 Apr 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28482?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Exchange Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2021-28482 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28482 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5w74-wv2v-34cm.

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