CVE-2021-31207: Microsoft Exchange Server Post-Auth RCE

HIGH CVSS 7.2 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H CWE-94 CISA KEV · Known exploited

Published 2021-04-13T00:00:00.000 Updated 2026-10-27T00:00:00.000

Summary

Microsoft Exchange Server allows remote code execution after authentication via crafted requests (post-ProxyLogon).

Why It Matters

HIGH severity — known to be exploited in the wild(CISA KEV);action required: Apply updates per vendor instructions. ;affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019.

Risks left unpatched can lead to remote code execution, data exposure or lateral movement — verify exposure against the affected software below.

Current Status

  • Vulnerability status: Known exploited (CISA KEV)
  • Last intelligence update: 2026-10-27 · source: NVD
  • CISA KEV added: 2021-11-03 · remediation deadline: 2021-11-17

Entity Activity Timeline

  1. 2021-11-03 — Added to CISA KEV as known-exploited · action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  2. 2021-04-13 — NVD publication / disclosure
  3. 2026-10-27 — Intelligence record updated(NVD sync)

Severity

HIGH

CVSS Score: 7.2

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Known Exploited (CISA KEV)

Known Exploited Vulnerability

Added: 2021-11-03 · Remediation deadline: 2021-11-17

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-10-27T00:00:00.000 · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 (Unknown)
  • Exchange Server 2016 (Unknown)
  • Exchange Server 2019 (Unknown)

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

Sources & Evidence

2 reference(s) · attribution: NVD

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