CVE-2022-41080: Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2022
·
Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation. This vulnerability is chainable with CVE-2022-41082, which allows for remote code execution.

Other sources

Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server=2013-cumulative_update_23
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_22
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_23
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_11
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_12
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=22
15.01.2375.037
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=11
15.02.0986.036
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=23
15.01.2507.016
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013=23
15.00.1497.044
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=12
15.02.1118.020

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 15.02.0986.036Patch KB5019758
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.01.2375.037Patch KB5019758
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.01.2507.016Patch KB5019758
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.00.1497.044Patch KB5019758
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.02.1118.020Patch KB5019758

Event History

Nov 8, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Nov 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 10, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Nov 16, 2023
News Published
09:23 PM
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41080?

CVE-2022-41080 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server.

2

How does CVE-2022-41080 affect Microsoft Exchange Server?

CVE-2022-41080 allows an attacker to escalate privileges on a Microsoft Exchange Server.

3

Is CVE-2022-41080 chained with another vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2022-41080 is chainable with CVE-2022-41082, which allows for remote code execution.

4

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-41080?

The severity level of CVE-2022-41080 is not specified in the vulnerability report.

5

How can I protect my Microsoft Exchange Server from CVE-2022-41080?

To protect your Microsoft Exchange Server from CVE-2022-41080, apply the necessary security patches provided by Microsoft.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203