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Microsoft Exchange Flaw Lets Authenticated Attackers Read Other Users' Mailboxes

The Hacker News·October 5, 2026·1 min read
Microsoft Exchange Flaw Lets Authenticated Attackers Read Other Users' Mailboxes

Microsoft released out-of-band security updates for a high-severity Exchange Server vulnerability, CVE-2026-96940, rated 8.8 on the CVSS scale. The flaw allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges and potentially read other users' mailboxes. Microsoft urges administrators to apply the patches immediately to mitigate risk.

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