CVE-2018-8581
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CVE-2018-8581 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server, aka "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 27.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server, aka "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 2013 |
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 2016 |
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 2019 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105837Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042141Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8581Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105837Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042141Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8581Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-8581US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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