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ZDI-26-538: (Pwn2Own) Microsoft Exchange Improper Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

medzdi_publishedPublished 2026-08-11

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Microsoft Exchange. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-62911.

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Original source: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-538/