CVE-2020-7796: Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability

Published Feb 18, 2020
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Updated

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability if WebEx zimlet installed and zimlet JSP is enabled.

Other sources

Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) before 8.8.15 Patch 7 allows SSRF when WebEx zimlet is installed and zimlet JSP is enabled.

MITRE

Affected Software

9 affected components
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite<8.8.15
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p1
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p2
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p3
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p4
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p5
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p6
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.8.15 Patch 7
  2. Configuration

    If WebEx zimlet is installed, disable zimlet JSP because ZCS before 8.8.15 Patch 7 allows SSRF when WebEx zimlet is installed and zimlet JSP is enabled.

    Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) zimlet JSP = disabled
  3. Compensating control

    If mitigations are unavailable, discontinue use of the product.

Event History

Feb 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 17, 2026
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-7796?

CVE-2020-7796 is a vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) before 8.8.15 Patch 7 that allows SSRF when WebEx zimlet is installed and zimlet JSP is enabled.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-7796?

CVE-2020-7796 affects Zimbra Collaboration Suite versions up to and including 8.8.15.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7796?

CVE-2020-7796 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-7796?

To fix CVE-2020-7796, you need to update Zimbra Collaboration Suite to version 8.8.15 Patch 7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7796?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-7796 on the Zimbra Collaboration Suite wiki page: [https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/8.8.15/P7](https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/8.8.15/P7)

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