CVE-2021-28482: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2021
·Updated
Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
5 affected components
Microsoft Exchange Server=2013-cumulative_update_23
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_19
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_20
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_8
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_9
Remediation
Event History
Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
07:33 PM
Data Sourced
07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 26, 2024
News Published
via ZDNet·06:57 PM
News Published
via ZDNet·07:48 PM
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28482?
CVE-2021-28482 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-28482?
To mitigate CVE-2021-28482, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Exchange Server versions.
3
What are the affected versions in CVE-2021-28482?
CVE-2021-28482 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 23, 2016 Cumulative Updates 19 and 20, and 2019 Cumulative Updates 8 and 9.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-28482?
CVE-2021-28482 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2021-28482 lead to data loss?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2021-28482 could potentially lead to unauthorized access and data loss.