CVE-2022-21846 Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

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

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-21846?

CVE-2022-21846 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server, published on 11 Jan 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21846?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Exchange Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21846?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-21846 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-2022-21846 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-21846 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gw92-cf78-427q.

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