CVE-2022-27925: Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2022
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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.

MITRE

Affected Software

58 affected components
Zimbra Collaboration=8.8.15
Zimbra Collaboration=9.0.0
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS)
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p1
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p10
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p11
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p12
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p13
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p14
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p15
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p16
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p17
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p18
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p19
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p2
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p20
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p21
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p22
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p23
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p3
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p4
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p5
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p6
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p7
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p8
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=9.0.0-p9
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p1
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p10
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p11
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p12
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p13
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p14
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p15
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p16
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p17
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p18
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p19
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p2
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p20
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p21
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p22
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p23
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p24
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p25
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p26
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p27
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p28
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p29
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p3
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p30
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=8.8.15-p7
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p8
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite=8.8.15-p9

Event History

Apr 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:23 PM
Description
Apr 21, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 11, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27925?

CVE-2022-27925 is a vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) that allows an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files and perform remote code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-27925?

CVE-2022-27925 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-27925?

Zimbra Collaboration versions 8.8.15 and 9.0.0 are affected by CVE-2022-27925.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-27925?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-27925 by using the mboximport functionality to upload arbitrary files and execute remote code.

5

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2022-27925?

Yes, Zimbra Collaboration release 9.0.0 Patch 24 contains a fix for CVE-2022-27925.

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