CVE-2021-33766: Microsoft Exchange Server Information Disclosure
CVSS: 7.3v3.1HighKEVAnalyzed
Published 14-07-2021Last modified 10-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-33766 is a high (CVSS 7.3) vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 18-01-2022. EPSS estimates a 98.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.3/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
98.18%
0%100%
Critical · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVListedCISA
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-07-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 18-01-2022Added to CISA KEVMicrosoft Exchange Server Information Disclosure
- 01-02-2022CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
- 10-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Exchange Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
98.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
100%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 98.14% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score98.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs- Added
- 18-01-2022
- Federal due date
- 01-02-2022
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions. nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33766
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft6 products
- exchange_server2013:cumulative_update_23 | 2016:cumulative_update_19 | 2016:cumulative_update_20 | 2019:cumulative_update_8 | 2019:cumulative_update_9
- microsoft exchange server 2013 cumulative update 23≥ 15.00.0, < 15.00.1497.015
- microsoft exchange server 2016 cumulative update 19≥ 15.01.0, < 15.01.2176.012
- microsoft exchange server 2016 cumulative update 20≥ 15.01.0, < 15.01.2242.008
- microsoft exchange server 2019 cumulative update 8≥ 15.02.0, < 15.02.0792.013
1 vendor · 6 products
References
4 links- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33766X Refsource MISCX TransferredPatchVendor Advisory
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-798/X Refsource MISCX TransferredThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-33766Government ResourceUS Government Resource