ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2021-34523: Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductExchange Server
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
CISA federal deadline17 Nov 2021
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-287

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.