CVE-2026-70279: Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2026
·
Updated

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM<15.02.2562.056
15.02.2562.056
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=23
15.01.2507.077
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=15
15.02.1748.055
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=14
15.02.1544.050

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 15.02.2562.056Patch KB5128895
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.01.2507.077Patch KB5128898
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.02.1748.055Patch KB5128896
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.02.1544.050Patch KB5128897

Event History

Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The issue is remotely reachable over a network and does not require attacker privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction.

2

Which Exchange deployments are identified as affected?

The affected products listed are Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Microsoft Exchange Server 2019, and Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM.

3

What is the likely security impact if exploitation succeeds?

The vulnerability is classified as cross-site scripting and spoofing. The supplied severity vector indicates high confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact, and scope change.

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