CVE-2022-21978
CVE-2022-21978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Exchange Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-21978?
- Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2022-21978?
- CVE-2022-21978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-21978 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-21978?
- CVE-2022-21978 primarily affects Microsoft Exchange Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-21978?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-21978 published?
- CVE-2022-21978 was published on 2022-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21978
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21978
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2013:cumulative_update_23:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_22:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_23:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_12:*:*:*:*:*:*
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