CVE-2022-41082
Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution
- Published2 Oct 2022
- Added to CISA KEV30 Sept 2022
- Remediation due21 Oct 2022
Description
Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170066/Microsoft-Exchange-ProxyNotShell-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-41082
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41082
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-41082
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/915563
- https://www.secpod.com/blog/microsoft-november-2022-patch-tuesday-patches-65-vulnerabilities-including-6-zero-days/
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2022-41082-microsoft-exchange-server-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-detection-script
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2022-41082-microsoft-exchange-server-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-mitigation-script
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2022-41082 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-41082 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 30 Sept 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.
How severe is CVE-2022-41082?
CVE-2022-41082 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated high. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2022-41082?
Affected products include Microsoft Exchange Server.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41082?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2022-41082 against the real software inventory on every managed device, every day. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. Because it is on the CISA KEV list, Secuno flags any affected asset as top-priority automatically. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.