CVE-2021-34523: Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server
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
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=19
15.01.2176.012
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=8
15.02.0792.013
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=20
15.01.2242.008
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=9
15.02.0858.010
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013=23
15.00.1497.015

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 19, 2021
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jul 30, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:00 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:01 PM
Feb 19, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:55 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34523?

CVE-2021-34523 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Exchange Server.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-34523?

CVE-2021-34523 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-34523?

CVE-2021-34523 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2019.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-34523?

To fix CVE-2021-34523, you should apply the corresponding security patches provided by Microsoft for your specific version of Exchange Server.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34523?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-34523 on the official Microsoft Security Response Center website and the Zero Day Initiative website.

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