CVE-2026-42897
6.1 medium
KEV · due 2026-05-29
exploit
SSVC exploitation: active
Analyzed
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Fix
Public exploits 1
- atiilla/CVE-2026-42897 PoC on GitHub
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CISA KEV required action · due 2026-05-29
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Added to the catalog 2026-05-15. CISA KEV
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42897 Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
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Change history 1
- First seenCVSS 6.1 · in KEV · microsoftNVD modified 2026-10-26 14:10
Affected (CPE criteria) 40
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References 2
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42897 Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-42897 US Government Resource