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Zimbra Patches Critical Code Execution Vulnerability

The flaw results in malicious code embedded in crafted emails being executed when the emails are opened.

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A critical-severity vulnerability in the popular collaboration solution Zimbra could lead to zero-click code execution.

Previously known as Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS), Zimbra is a communication software solution that includes an email server and a web client, providing messaging, email, file sharing, calendar, and task management capabilities.

Last week, Zimbra announced patches for a critical stored cross-site scripting (XSS) security defect affecting the Classic Web Client (Classic UI) that could lead to code execution when opening an email.

“The update fixes a security issue in the Classic Web Client where a specially crafted email could run malicious code when the email is opened. If exploited, it could allow access to mailbox information, session data, or account settings,” Zimbra announced.

Zimbra did not share details on the flaw, which does not appear to have been assigned a CVE identifier yet, but urged all customers using the Classic Web Client to update their deployments as soon as possible.

The bug was resolved in Zimbra version 10.1.19, released on July 7. Customers upgrading from ZCS versions 10.0.x, 9.0.x, or 8.8.15 should update the SNMP mitigation and reapply it after the upgrade has been completed, the company says.

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“We strongly recommend all customers upgrade to ZCS v10.1.19 to ensure they have received the latest security patches, bug fixes, and enhancements,” Zimbra notes.

The vulnerability was reported by Google Threat Analysis Group (GTIG), which typically finds security defects targeted by state-sponsored groups and commercial spyware vendors.

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Ionut Arghire is an international correspondent for SecurityWeek.

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