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CVE-2026-42897

Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability

Published: May 14, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
8.1CVSS
HIGH

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

EPSS Score
7.9%
Top 7.8%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since May 15, 2026
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

Affected Products

exchange server
microsoft
Operating Systems / windows
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23
Microsoft
Operating Systems / windows
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14
Microsoft
Operating Systems / windows
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15
Microsoft
Operating Systems / windows
Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM
Microsoft
Operating Systems / windows

Attack Graph

Products CVE Techniques Tactics

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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:May 15, 2026
Remediation due:May 29, 2026

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Official Patch Available
Workaround Available

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Execution
Initial Access
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References

Timeline

Published
May 14, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
May 15, 2026
Last Updated
May 15, 2026
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