CVE-2018-8581—Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-03-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2018-8581
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Exchange Server
Date Added:
2022-03-03
Due Date:
2022-03-17
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could attempt to impersonate any other user of the Exchange server.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8581
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