Description
Improper authorization in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Published: 2026-06-09
Score: 8.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. This flaw enables users with valid credentials to access data beyond their intended scope, potentially revealing confidential information. The weakness maps to CWE‑285 improper access control and CWE‑918 internal resource access misconfiguration.

Affected Systems

Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 cumulative update 23, Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 cumulative update 14, Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 cumulative update 15, and Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM are affected per Microsoft.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw requires an attacker to have valid credentials; the typical attack surface is within the same internal network or via a compromised account, but may also be used remotely over any network that can reach the Exchange service. The EPSS score of <1% indicates a very low probability of exploitation; however the CVSS score of 8.1 emphasizes a significant confidentiality impact if privileged accounts are not tightly controlled. The vulnerability does not appear in the CISA KEV catalog and no public exploitation has been documented. The likely attack vector is remote, as the information can be disclosed over a network, inferred from the description.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 23, 2026 at 17:48 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the Microsoft Exchange Server cumulative update that addresses CVE‑2026‑45503 to all affected installations (2016 CU23, 2019 CU14 or CU15, and Subscription Edition RTM).
  • Deploy network segmentation or firewall rules to block the specific request paths that trigger the improper authorization flaw and limit exposure to the vulnerable service.
  • Enforce least‑privilege by restricting user accounts’ permissions to only those needed for their role and monitor for any unauthorized access attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 23, 2026 at 17:48 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Server-side request forgery (ssrf) in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. Improper authorization in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft exchange Server
Microsoft exchange Server Subscription Edition
Weaknesses CWE-918
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_23:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server_subscription_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft exchange Server
Microsoft exchange Server Subscription Edition

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23
Microsoft microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14
Microsoft microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15
Microsoft microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition Rtm
Vendors & Products Microsoft microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23
Microsoft microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14
Microsoft microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15
Microsoft microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition Rtm

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper authorization in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. Server-side request forgery (ssrf) in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Server-side request forgery (ssrf) in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. Improper authorization in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Server-side request forgery (ssrf) in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Title Microsoft Exchange Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft exchange Server 2016
Microsoft exchange Server 2019
Microsoft exchange Server Se
Weaknesses CWE-285
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server_2016:*:cumulative_update_23:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server_2019:*:cumulative_update_14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server_2019:*:cumulative_update_15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server_se:*:RTM:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft exchange Server 2016
Microsoft exchange Server 2019
Microsoft exchange Server Se
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Exchange Server Exchange Server 2016 Exchange Server 2019 Exchange Server Se Exchange Server Subscription Edition Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23 Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14 Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15 Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition Rtm
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-15T20:09:12.398Z

Reserved: 2026-05-12T16:07:22.619Z

Link: CVE-2026-45503

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-10T13:41:13.532Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-06-09T17:17:26.137

Modified: 2026-06-15T19:23:47.760

Link: CVE-2026-45503

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-23T18:00:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-285

    Improper Authorization

  • CWE-918

    Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)