Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Improper input validation in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CISA confirmed this vulnerability is used in real attacks on 15.05.2026. Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: 29.05.2026.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42897 ; https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/plan-and-deploy/post-installation-tasks/security-best-practices/exchange-emergency-mitigation-service ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42897
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.
| Vendor | Product | Versions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | exchange server | 2016 | |
| microsoft | exchange server 2016 | 15.01.0.0 – < 15.01.2507.069 | |
| microsoft | exchange server 2019 | 15.02.0.0 – < 15.02.1544.041 | |
| microsoft | exchange server se | 15.02.0.0 – < 15.02.2562.043 | |
| microsoft | exchange server subscription edition | < 15.02.2562.043 | |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23 | 15.01.0.0 – < 15.01.2507.069 | |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14 | 15.02.0.0 – < 15.02.1544.041 | |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15 | 15.02.0.0 – < 15.02.1748.046 | |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM | 15.02.0.0 – < 15.02.2562.043 |
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