CVE-2018-8581
CVSS v3
7.4
HIGH
EPSS Score
91.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server, aka "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-03-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-03-17
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-11-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-8581?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server, aka "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.
Is CVE-2018-8581 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2018-8581 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-03-17.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8581?
CVE-2018-8581 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.4 (HIGH severity).
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