# CVE-2023-21529: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

> CVE-2023-21529: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. CVSS 8.8 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2023-21529
Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:18:05Z

- Published: 2023-02-14 19:33 UTC · Updated: 2026-08-19 17:18 UTC · Assigner: microsoft
- CVSS: 8.8 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: High · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
- EPSS: 59.3%, 99th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2026-04-13, federal due date 2026-04-27, ransomware use: Known
- CWE: CWE-502

## Description

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

## CISA 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.

## Affected vendors and products

- Microsoft: Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 23
- Microsoft: Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23
- Microsoft: Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 11
- Microsoft: Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 12

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-21529)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21529)
- [https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21529](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21529)

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Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2023-21529 · Markdown: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2023-21529.md · JSON: https://rewindex.com/api/v1/cves/CVE-2023-21529 · Data licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · Generated 2026-10-26T02:15:35.574Z