Is CVE-2024-21410 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-21410 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-21410 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-21410 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-21410?

CVE-2024-21410 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2024-21410

Published: February 15, 2024

EPSS:3.15%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:86.7th

Official Description

Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Exchange Server contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Added to KEV: 2024-02-15Federal patch deadline: 2024-03-07

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server allows for privilege escalation. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.03150 highlight that this is a confirmed and actively exploited issue. Successful exploitation could grant an attacker higher-level access within the Exchange environment.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as indicated by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog. The specific exploitation vector is not detailed, but it leads to privilege escalation.

Recommended Action

Administrators should prioritize applying all available security updates and patches for Microsoft Exchange Server. Regular security audits and principle of least privilege should also be enforced.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-21410 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-21410 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.