ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2023-21529: Microsoft Exchange Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductExchange Server
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV13 Apr 2026
CISA federal deadline27 Apr 2026
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-502

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Exchange Server contains a deserialization of untrusted data that allows an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

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