CVE-2021-26854: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 2, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26412, CVE-2021-26855, CVE-2021-26857, CVE-2021-26858, CVE-2021-27065, CVE-2021-27078.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server=2013-cumulative_update_23
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_18
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_19
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_7
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_8
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=7
15.02.0721.013
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=8
15.02.0792.010
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013=23
15.00.1497.012
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=19
15.01.2176.009
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=18
15.01.2106.013

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.00.1497.012Patch KB5000871
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.02.0721.013Patch KB5000871
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.02.0792.010Patch KB5000871
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.01.2106.013Patch KB5000871
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.01.2176.009Patch KB5000871

Event History

Mar 2, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 3, 2021
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26854?

CVE-2021-26854 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-26854?

To mitigate CVE-2021-26854, apply the latest security update for your version of Microsoft Exchange Server.

3

What versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2021-26854?

CVE-2021-26854 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and 2019 in specific cumulative updates.

4

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-26854?

CVE-2021-26854 can be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code on the affected server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-26854?

There is no recommended workaround for CVE-2021-26854; the only solution is to apply the security updates.

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