CVE-2020-16875 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server, stemming from improper validation of cmdlet arguments. An authenticated attacker, having compromised a user in a specific Exchange role, could exploit this to run arbitrary code with System privileges. Rated 8.4 HIGH, this vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a network attack vector and low attack complexity. While not listed in CISA KEV, a Metasploit module exists, and it has garnered significant community discussion and media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2016CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_16:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2016CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:cumulative_update_17:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2019CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_5:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2019CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019:cumulative_update_6:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.4 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.2 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.