CVE-2025-53786

Microsoft Exchange Server Hybrid Deployment Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

On April 18th 2025, Microsoft announced Exchange Server Security Changes for Hybrid Deployments and accompanying non-security Hot Fix. Microsoft made these changes in the general interest of improving the security of hybrid Exchange deployments. Following further investigation, Microsoft identified specific security implications tied to the guidance and configuration steps outlined in the April announcement. Microsoft is issuing CVE-2025-53786 to document a vulnerability that is addressed by taking the steps documented with the April 18th announcement. Microsoft strongly recommends reading the information, installing the April 2025 (or later) Hot Fix and implementing the changes in your Exchange Server and hybrid environment.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53786?
CVE-2025-53786 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-53786?
To fix CVE-2025-53786, 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-2025-53786 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-53786 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-53786?
CVE-2025-53786 affects Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM, Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15, Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23, Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 14.
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