CVE-2025-68645KEV · OVERDUE

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability

High · published December 22, 2025

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.9th percentile for exploit probability.

253
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
49%
Percentile
98.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty LFI vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration allows attackers to access sensitive files just by sending a specially crafted request! ⚡ Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who can read your mail just by changing the address on the package – this vulnerability lets attackers access internal files by manipulating request parameters. An attacker could exploit this flaw to include arbitrary files from the WebRoot directory, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files or data. This could lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even full system compromise – talk about a security nightmare!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who can read your mail just by changing the address on the package – this vulnerability lets attackers access internal files by manipulating request parameters. The Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability resides in the Webmail Classic UI of Zimbra Collaboration's RestFilter servlet due to improper handling of user inputs, allowing attackers to manipulate internal request dispatching.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to include arbitrary files from the WebRoot directory, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files or data. This could lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even full system compromise – talk about a security nightmare! Immediately upgrade to Zimbra Collaboration version 10.2 or later to close this vulnerability. Review your server configurations and restrict access to sensitive directories to mitigate risk. Regularly audit your web application for other potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! With these steps, you can lock down your system and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.48873 · 98.9th percentile
Published
2025-12-22T00:00Z
KEV added
2026-01-22 · due 2026-02-12
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Feb 12
    kev
  • 22 DEC 00:00Z
    A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the Webmail Classic UI of Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) 10.0 and 10.1 because of improper handling of…
    cvelistv5