CVE-2017-8758

Description

Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when Microsoft Exchange Outlook Web Access (OWA) fails to properly handle web requests, aka "Microsoft Exchange Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability."

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.79% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100723 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039320 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8758 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8758?
CVE-2017-8758 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8758?
To fix CVE-2017-8758, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8758 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8758 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8758?
CVE-2017-8758 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Exchange Server 2016.
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