Microsoft Exchange Server Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Date May 15, 2026
Type KEV
Signal Known exploited
Vendor / Product Microsoft ยท Microsoft
CVE CVE-2026-42897
Known exploited CVE-2026-42897

Summary

Microsoft Exchange Server contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability during web page generation in Outlook Web Access and when certain interaction conditions are met, arbitrary JavaScript can be executed in the browser context.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-42897 is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. CISA remediation deadline: 2026-05-29. Treat remediation as urgent.

Operator check

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Sources

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