CVE-2021-31207 Microsoft Exchange Server Security Feature Bypass

Exploited in the wild Medium 6.6 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass security features in Microsoft Exchange Server, potentially facilitating further exploitation or unauthorized access.

Exploited in the wild
Since 3 Nov 2021
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-31207?

CVE-2021-31207 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server, published on 11 May 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft Exchange Server Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31207?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Exchange Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31207?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31207 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 17 Nov 2021.

Is CVE-2021-31207 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2021-31207 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021, including in ransomware campaigns.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

All Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jcxv-6f65-7hrx.

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