Important CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.00697 2026-08 archive

Executive Summary

Improper control of resource identifiers ('resource injection') in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Overview

7.2
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
Category Elevation of Privilege
Released Aug 11 2026
Last Updated Aug 11 2026
Publicly Disclosed No
CISA KEV Not Listed
Known Exploits None Known
EPSS Score 0.00697 — 0.49912 percentile
NVD CVSS 7.2 HIGH — matches MSRC

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
High
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 6.3

EPSS Score

0.00697
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.49912 percentile - updated 2026-08-14
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Affected Products

4 affected products
Product KB Article Severity Impact Restart Required
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23 5121576 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Yes
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14 5121575 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Yes
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15 5121574 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Yes
Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM 5121573 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Yes

Patches

4 patches
Article Type Restart
5121576 Security Update Yes
5121575 Security Update Yes
5121574 Security Update Yes
5121573 Security Update Yes

Known Exploits

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