#VU72474 Improper Authorization in Zimbra Collaboration

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72474

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zimbra Collaboration
Web applications / Webmail solutions

Vendor: Synacor Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to the account status is not validated when sending emails using 2FA. A remote user can send out emails even when the account was blocked.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zimbra Collaboration: 8.8.15 Patch 1 - 9.0.0

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External links
https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_Center#ZCS_9.0.0_Patch_30_Released
https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_Center#ZCS_8.8.15_Patch_37_Released

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.