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CVE-2021-31207

Microsoft Exchange Server Security Feature Bypass

6.6 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 99.8%
  1. Published11 May 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due17 Nov 2021
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for security feature bypass.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 17 Nov 2021Used in ransomware

Description

Microsoft Exchange Server Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Exchange Server2013 · 2016 · 2019

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-31207 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-31207 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2021-31207?

CVE-2021-31207 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 99.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-31207?

Affected products include Microsoft Exchange Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31207?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.