How severe is CVE-2021-27065?

CVE-2021-27065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-27065 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-27065 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27065?

CVE-2021-27065 primarily affects Microsoft Exchange Server. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27065?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2021-27065 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-27065 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-13836. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).

When was CVE-2021-27065 published?

CVE-2021-27065 was published on 2021-03-03 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

CVE-2021-27065

CVE-2021-27065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2021-11-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 100% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2021-11-03)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-13836
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2021-11-03)
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Microsoft Exchange Server
Published: 2021-03-03
Last modified: 2026-08-19

Description

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27065?: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-27065?: CVE-2021-27065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-27065 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2021-27065 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27065?: CVE-2021-27065 primarily affects Microsoft Exchange Server. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27065?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2021-27065 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-27065 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-13836. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).
When was CVE-2021-27065 published?: CVE-2021-27065 was published on 2021-03-03 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2013:cumulative_update_21:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2013:cumulative_update_22:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2013:cumulative_update_23:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_16:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_17:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_18:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_19:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_8:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

85.50.130.150 (ipv4-addr)