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AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Network-accessible endpoint requires authenticated session (PR:L) with high-complexity prerequisites (AC:H); impact is read-only and limited to partial file disclosure with no integrity or availability effect.
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CVSS VectorVendor: mitre
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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In Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) before 10.1.17, a path traversal vulnerability exists in the Zimbra Briefcase document editing functionality due to improper validation of the packages parameter. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by supplying a crafted path traversal sequence, potentially allowing unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files within the web application directory.
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Path traversal in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) Briefcase document editing exposes sensitive web application files to authenticated low-privileged users. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of the packages parameter, enabling directory escape via crafted traversal sequences. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires a valid authenticated Zimbra Collaboration account with at minimum low-level user privileges (PR:L per CVSS vector) - anonymous or unauthenticated access is not sufficient. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 score of 3.1 (Low) is consistent with the constrained impact profile: AC:H indicates exploitation is not straightforward and likely requires specific server-side conditions or multi-step interaction beyond simple parameter injection; PR:L mandates a valid authenticated session, ruling out anonymous mass exploitation; and the impact triad of C:L/I:N/A:N means successful exploitation yields only limited file read capability with no write or denial-of-service effect. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker with a valid low-privileged Zimbra account authenticates to the ZCS web interface and submits a crafted HTTP request to the Briefcase document editing endpoint, supplying a traversal sequence such as `../../../../etc/zimbra/localconfig.xml` in the `packages` parameter. If the high-complexity condition is satisfied - the precise nature of which is not detailed in available sources - the server returns file contents from outside the intended Briefcase directory, potentially disclosing configuration data or internal path structure. … |
| Remediation | Upgrade Zimbra Collaboration Suite to version 10.1.17 or later, which contains the vendor-released patch per the advisory at https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Security_Advisories. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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