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CVE-2021-26855

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 3, 2021Sources checked Sep 12, 2026
9.8CRITICALCVSS out of 10
What this means

Actively exploited

CISA lists CVE-2021-26855 in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed. The entry applies to Microsoft Exchange Server.

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CISA KEVListedObserved exploitation
EPSS100.0%Estimated 30-day exploitation probability
Ransomware useReported by CISACISA KEV ransomware field
Threat actors1Source-linked actor relationships
Overview

What is CVE-2021-26855?

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability