CVE-2024-26198
Published: 12 March 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-26198 is a high-severity Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426) vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server. Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 13.8% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2024-26198 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft Exchange Server. It carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 with the vector string AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H and is associated with CWE-426.
An attacker can exploit the flaw over the network without authentication, provided a user performs a required interaction such as clicking a crafted link. Successful exploitation grants the attacker full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected Exchange Server.
Microsoft Security Response Center advisories at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26198 describe available patches and mitigation guidance.
EPSS for the CVE rose from low values to a recorded peak of 0.0524 on 2025-12-11 before receding to the current 0.0269, indicating a period of increased exploitation interest after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-23474
Vulnerability details
Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
No mitigating controls mapped yet. The per-CVE control annotator has not reached this CVE.