Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft - Exchange Server · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-03-03. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CVE-2018-8581
HighCVSS 7.4KEVSummary
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server. This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with low privileges could gain higher privileges in the Exchange environment, potentially leading to compromise of mailboxes and organizational data.
Recommendation
Immediately apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Microsoft Exchange Server.
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Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server, aka "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.