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CVE-2022-27925

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) Arbitrary File Upload

7.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 98.7%
  1. Published20 Apr 2022
  2. Added to CISA KEV11 Aug 2022
  3. Remediation due1 Sept 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) contains flaw in the mboximport functionality, allowing an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files to perform remote code execution. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2022-37042 which allows for unauthenticated remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 11 Aug 2022Federal remediation due: 1 Sept 2022Used in ransomware

Description

Zimbra Collaboration (aka ZCS) 8.8.15 and 9.0 has mboximport functionality that receives a ZIP archive and extracts files from it. An authenticated user with administrator rights has the ability to upload arbitrary files to the system, leading to directory traversal.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite8.8.15 · 9.0.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-27925 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-27925 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 11 Aug 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2022-27925?

CVE-2022-27925 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 98.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-27925?

Affected products include Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27925?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.