CVE-2020-17083

Name: CVE-2020-17083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-11T07:15:18.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 11.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-17083 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 11.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

11.98%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2013	Cumulative Update 23
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2016	Cumulative Update 17
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2019	Cumulative Update 6

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17083Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17083Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-17083?

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-17083?

CVE-2020-17083 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17083?

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-2020-17083?

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Source: NVD / NIST