CVE-2026-55006: Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2026
·
Updated

Insufficient granularity of access control in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=15
15.02.1748.048
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=14
15.02.1544.043
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=23
15.01.2507.071
Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM<15.02.2562.045
15.02.2562.045
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_23
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_14
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_15
Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition<15.02.2562.045

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 15.02.1748.048Patch KB5103213
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.01.2507.071Patch KB5103215
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.02.1544.043Patch KB5103214
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.02.2562.045Patch KB5103212

Event History

Jul 14, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-55006?

CVE-2026-55006 has a high severity score of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-55006?

To fix CVE-2026-55006, apply the latest security update provided by Microsoft for your version of Exchange Server.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2026-55006 facilitate?

CVE-2026-55006 allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally within Microsoft Exchange Server.

4

Which versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2026-55006?

CVE-2026-55006 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2019, 2016, and Subscription Edition RTM.

5

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-55006?

CVE-2026-55006 has a risk level of 69, indicating a significant threat to system security.

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