ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2022-41080: Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductExchange Server
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV10 Jan 2023
CISA federal deadline31 Jan 2023
Ransomware useKnown

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation. This vulnerability is chainable with CVE-2022-41082, which allows for remote code execution.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

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