Jul 2026: Microsoft Exchange Online Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-54998 Published on July 2, 2026
Microsoft Exchange Online Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Exchange Online allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-54998 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-54998
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Exchange Online Version - is affected by CVE-2026-54998Exploit Probability
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