Important CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.00983 2025-12 archive

Executive Summary

Improper input validation in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Overview

7.5
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
Category Elevation of Privilege
Released Dec 9 2025
Last Updated Dec 9 2025
Publicly Disclosed No
CISA KEV Not Listed
Known Exploits None Known
EPSS Score 0.00983 — 0.57697 percentile

CVSS Vector

ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 6.5

EPSS Score

0.00983
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.57697 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products

4 affected products
Product KB Article Severity Impact Restart Required
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23 5071873 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Yes
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14 5071874 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Yes
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15 5071875 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Yes
Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM 5071876 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Yes

Patches

4 patches
Article Type Restart
5071873 Security Update Yes
5071874 Security Update Yes
5071875 Security Update Yes
5071876 Security Update Yes

Known Exploits

Acknowledgments

National Security Agency