Microsoft Exchange Online Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published August 20, 2026Updated August 20, 2026
Source data
Overview
Server-side request forgery (ssrf) in Microsoft Exchange Online allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Impact & technical details
Elevation of Privilege
Why are there no links to an update or instructions with steps that must be taken to protect from this vulnerability? This vulnerability has already been fully mitigated by Microsoft. There is no action for users of this service to take. The purpose of this CVE is to provide further transparency. Please see Toward greater transparency: Unveiling Cloud Service CVEs for more information.
- CVSS base score
- 10.0 / 10
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Highest base score supplied by MSRC for this record; the vector belongs to that score. Ratings can vary by product. Microsoft Important is displayed as High; Moderate is displayed as Medium.
Affected products
- Microsoft Exchange Online
Source guidance
Remediation
The source provides update references without a separate remediation summary. Review the applicable update links below.
Patch availability is not confirmed by this dataset. Consult the vendor before selecting a remediation.
GTP recommendation · Rule-based guidance
Recommended next step
Review affected Microsoft products and apply the applicable security updates through your organization's normal patch-management process. Confirm availability and prerequisites in the Microsoft advisory.
Authoritative sources & updates
Findings and update information come from the linked publishers. GTP compiles the public record and provides the recommendation above. CVSS ratings shown here come from Microsoft. NVD references provide additional public context.
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