CVE-2020-0688

Name: CVE-2020-0688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-11T22:15:15.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0688 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Exchange Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Exchange Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

99.97%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2010	Sp3 Rollup 30
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2013	Cumulative Update 23
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2016	Cumulative Update 14
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2019	Cumulative Update 3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156592/Microsoft-Exchange-2019-15.2.221.12-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156620/Exchange-Control-Panel-Viewstate-Deserialization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0688Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-258/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156592/Microsoft-Exchange-2019-15.2.221.12-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156620/Exchange-Control-Panel-Viewstate-Deserialization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0688Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-258/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0688US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0688?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Exchange Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2020-0688?

CVE-2020-0688 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0688?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-0688?

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Source: NVD / NIST