CVE-2026-54998
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Exchange Online allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-02 23:16:51.137000
Last modified
2026-10-25 21:10:00.770000
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"sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
"published": "2026-07-02T23:16:51.137",
"lastModified": "2026-10-25T21:10:00.770",
"vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
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"value": "Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Exchange Online allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network."
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"value": "Autorización incorrecta en Microsoft Exchange Online permite a un atacante autorizado elevar privilegios sobre una red."
}
],
"affected": [
{
"source": "[email protected]",
"affectedData": [
{
"vendor": "Microsoft",
"product": "Microsoft Exchange Online",
"versions": [
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"status": "affected"
}
]
}
]
}
],
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"baseScore": 8.8,
"baseSeverity": "HIGH",
"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"scope": "UNCHANGED",
"confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
"integrityImpact": "HIGH",
"availabilityImpact": "HIGH"
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"source": "[email protected]",
"type": "Secondary",
"description": [
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"source": "[email protected]",
"tags": [
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}