# CVE-2021-31207: Microsoft Exchange Server Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

CVE-2021-31207 is fixed in 5 products on 1 platform, first by KB5003435, released May 11, 2021. It is being exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on November 3, 2021, with known ransomware use. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-31207
- Priority: Patch now
- CVSS: 6.6 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.9978
- CISA KEV: listed Nov 3, 2021, federal due date Nov 17, 2021, known ransomware use
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: yes
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Less Likely
- Published: May 11, 2021
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-31207

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 23 |  | [KB5003435](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb5003435.md) | May 11, 2021 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 19 |  | [KB5003435](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb5003435.md) | May 11, 2021 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 20 |  | [KB5003435](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb5003435.md) | May 11, 2021 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 8 |  | [KB5003435](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb5003435.md) | May 11, 2021 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 9 |  | [KB5003435](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb5003435.md) | May 11, 2021 |

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