Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP3 Update Rollup 31 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP3 Update Rollup 31. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-17144. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP3 Update Rollup 31 (Groupware Software). It has been classified as critical. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 12/08/2020 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-17144. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/29/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 11/03/2021 with a due date of 05/03/2022:

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Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Recommended: Patch
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12/08/2020 +126 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-17144 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-17144
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165705
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2020 01:38
Updated: 10/29/2025 15:13
Changes: 12/09/2020 01:38 (34), 12/09/2020 01:42 (18), 12/13/2020 13:10 (2), 12/13/2020 13:12 (18), 03/16/2023 09:37 (3), 04/20/2024 21:35 (28), 07/26/2024 22:15 (16), 09/09/2024 22:29 (1), 05/04/2025 17:08 (3), 10/29/2025 15:13 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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