CVE-2025-59248CWE-20

CVE-2025-59248

High Β· published October 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚑ An unauthorized attacker can exploit improper input validation in Microsoft Exchange Server to spoof users over the network! 🚨 Think of it like an unmonitored guest list at a party β€” anyone could waltz in pretending to be someone else, causing chaos without anyone noticing. This flaw allows attackers to impersonate legitimate users as easily as crashing a party without an invitation! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to serious trust issues within your network. An attacker could send spoofed emails, tricking recipients into divulging sensitive information or executing malicious actions, potentially devastating your organization’s reputation and security!

Put simply

Think of it like an unmonitored guest list at a party β€” anyone could waltz in pretending to be someone else, causing chaos without anyone noticing. This flaw allows attackers to impersonate legitimate users as easily as crashing a party without an invitation! This vulnerability arises from Microsoft Exchange Server's failure to properly validate input, enabling attackers to impersonate legitimate users by sending forged messages that appear authentic to recipients.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to serious trust issues within your network. An attacker could send spoofed emails, tricking recipients into divulging sensitive information or executing malicious actions, potentially devastating your organization’s reputation and security! To mitigate this issue, ensure you are running the latest version of Microsoft Exchange Server with relevant patches applied. Review your input validation processes and strengthen authentication measures to safeguard against unauthorized access. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be on your way to securing your Exchange Server in no time! πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 Β· HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01019 Β· 63.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 Β· Improper Input Validation
Published
2025-10-14T21:16Z
Affected products (38)
ProductVersionsFixed in
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References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 17:01Z
    Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability
    cvelistv5