CISA KEV · Known exploitedHigh

CVE-2020-0688

Microsoft Exchange Server

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Exchange Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
100.0%
100.0% percentile
CISA KEV
Listed
Published
2020.02.12
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Immediate review

CISA has listed this vulnerability in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Known exploitationConfirmed by CISA KEV
Exploit probability100.0%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Exchange Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Exchange Server
Affected versions
Cumulative Update 23, unspecified, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Due date: 2022.05.03
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft Exchange Server and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-287
KEV added
2021.11.03
Ransomware use
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