CVE-2022-27925KEV · OVERDUECWE-22path-traversal

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

High · published April 21, 2022

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.2. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

1514
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
99%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 An authenticated admin can upload a ZIP file that opens the door to arbitrary file access—like handing a key to a mischievous magician! 🔥 Think of it as a delivery driver who doesn’t double-check what’s inside their packages. If they’re not careful, they might drop off sensitive files instead of the intended gifts! This vulnerability allows an attacker with admin rights to perform directory traversal, potentially accessing files that should remain secure. The consequences could be absolutely devastating—sensitive data leaks and unauthorized system changes could be just the start!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver who doesn’t double-check what’s inside their packages. If they’re not careful, they might drop off sensitive files instead of the intended gifts! The mboximport functionality in Zimbra Collaboration (versions 8.8.15 and 9.0) fails to properly restrict file uploads, letting an authenticated user manipulate the file structure through ZIP archives.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker with admin rights to perform directory traversal, potentially accessing files that should remain secure. The consequences could be absolutely devastating—sensitive data leaks and unauthorized system changes could be just the start! Immediately patch to Zimbra Collaboration version 9.0.1 or later. Review your access controls to ensure only trusted admins can upload files. Consider implementing file validation checks to prevent abuse in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll keep your Zimbra environment safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.98676 · 99.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2022-04-21T04:15Z
KEV added
2022-08-11 · due 2022-09-01
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References (9)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 AUG 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Sep 1
    kev
  • 20 APR 23:23Z
    Zimbra Collaboration (aka ZCS) 8.8.15 and 9.0 has mboximport functionality that receives a ZIP archive and extracts files from it
    cvelistv5