Vulnerability identifier: #VU52298
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Zimbra Collaboration
Web applications /
Webmail solutions
Vendor: Synacor Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input within the mailboxd component. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Zimbra Collaboration: 8.7.0 - 8.7.11 Patch 9
External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152487/Zimbra-Collaboration-Autodiscover-Servlet-XXE-ProxyServlet-SSRF.html
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/zimbra_xxe_rce
http://bugzilla.zimbra.com/show_bug.cgi?id=109129
http://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Security_Advisories
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46693/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.