CVE-2020-16875

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS 47.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange server due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments.</p>
<p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires an authenticated user in a certain Exchange role to be compromised.</p>
<p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Exchange handles cmdlet arguments.</p>

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description <p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange server due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments.</p> <p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires an authenticated user in a certain Exchange role to be compromised.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Exchange handles cmdlet arguments.</p> <p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange server due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments.</p> <p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires an authenticated user in a certain Exchange role to be compromised.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Exchange handles cmdlet arguments.</p>
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microsoft
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 1:45 PM
Reserved
Aug 4, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 11, 2020, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:58 AM