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Live intelligence Updated 19 Aug 2026 · 20:27 UTC

Microsoft · Exchange Server

CVE-2023-21529

Microsoft Exchange Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Recommended action

Validate affected assets and exposure now, then remediate on an accelerated schedule. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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CVSS8.8
EPSS62.1%
KEVYes
ExploitationConfirmed exploitation
PatchPatch or guidance available ↓

Assessment

Why it matters

CISA lists this vulnerability as known to be exploited; exploitation is confirmed; EPSS is 62.1%; technical severity is CVSS 8.8.

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Who should care

  • Teams operating Exchange Server
  • Vulnerability and exposure management teams
  • Security operations teams monitoring exploitation activity

Response plan

What I would do

  1. Confirm whether Exchange Server is present in the environment.
  2. Identify affected versions and establish whether vulnerable services are exposed or reachable.
  3. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  4. Review relevant security telemetry for evidence of attempted or successful exploitation.
  5. Document the remediation decision and track it to verified completion.

Vendor remediation

Patch and remediation links

Use the vendor source below to confirm the correct fixed version, package or mitigation for your affected product.

Technical details

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-502
Affected versions
Microsoft Exchange Server (Version: 2019)
Published
14 February 2023
Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None

Signal timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. Latest EPSS score: 62.1%
  4. Signal calculated at 83

External references

Live public intelligence This assessment combines public-source evidence. Validate the affected product, version and exposure against your own environment before making a risk decision.