HIGH
CVE-2026-96940
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Weak authorization in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- 2026-10-02
- Last Modified
- 2026-10-02
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-96940?
Weak authorization in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Is CVE-2026-96940 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-96940 has not been confirmed.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-96940?
CVE-2026-96940 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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