CVE-2026-48579 Microsoft Exchange Online Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An unauthorized attacker can disclose information over the network due to improper authorization in Microsoft Exchange Online.

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

What is CVE-2026-48579?

CVE-2026-48579 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Online, published on 4 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper authorization in Microsoft Exchange Online allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-48579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Exchange Online.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-48579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-48579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-48579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jwv5-9w8q-m2j8.

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