CVE-2013-7091: Path Traversal

Published Dec 13, 2013
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in /res/I18nMsg,AjxMsg,ZMsg,ZmMsg,AjxKeys,ZmKeys,ZdMsg,Ajx%20TemplateMsg.js.zgz in Zimbra 7.2.2 and 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the skin parameter. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by obtaining LDAP credentials and accessing the service/admin/soap API.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.0
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.1
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.2
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.3
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.4
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.5
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.6
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.7
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.8
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.9
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.10
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.12
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.13
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.14
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.15
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=6.0.16

Event History

Dec 13, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7091?

CVE-2013-7091 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows directory traversal attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-7091?

To fix CVE-2013-7091, you should update Zimbra Collaboration Suite to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Zimbra are affected by CVE-2013-7091?

CVE-2013-7091 affects Zimbra Collaboration Suite versions 6.0.0 through 6.0.16, as well as versions 7.2.2 and 8.0.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2013-7091 have on my system?

CVE-2013-7091 can allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server, possibly leading to further exploitation.

5

Can CVE-2013-7091 be leveraged for remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2013-7091 can potentially be exploited to execute arbitrary code by reading sensitive files.

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