CVE-2022-21979: microsoft exchange_server
CVSS: 4.8v3.1MediumModified
Published 09-08-2022Last modified 02-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-21979 is a medium (CVSS 4.8) vulnerability in microsoft exchange_server. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.8/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.16%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Exchange Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
2.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
82%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 2.11% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score2.16%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
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_11 | 2016:cumulative_update_22 | 2016:cumulative_update_23 | 2019:cumulative_update_11 | 2019:cumulative_update_12
- microsoft exchange server 2013 cumulative update 23≥ 15.00.0, < 15.00.1497.042
- microsoft exchange server 2016 cumulative update 22≥ 15.0.0, < 15.01.2375.032
- microsoft exchange server 2016 cumulative update 23≥ 15.01.0, < 15.01.2507.013
- microsoft exchange server 2019 cumulative update 11≥ 15.02.0, < 15.02.0986.030
1 vendor · 6 products
References
1 links- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21979Vendor Advisory