CVE-2013-7091
High PUBLISHEDDirectory traversal vulnerability in /res/I18nMsg,AjxMsg,ZMsg,ZmMsg,AjxKeys,ZmKeys,ZdMsg,Ajx%20TemplateMsg.js.zgz in Zimbra 7.2.2 and 8.0.2 allows...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Directory traversal vulnerability in /res/I18nMsg,AjxMsg,ZMsg,ZmMsg,AjxKeys,ZmKeys,ZdMsg,Ajx%20TemplateMsg.js.zgz in Zimbra 7.2.2 and 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the skin parameter. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by obtaining LDAP credentials and accessing the service/admin/soap API.
- CVE Published
- Dec 13, 2013
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 03, 2025
- CVSS
- 5.0 Medium
- EPSS
- 86.2%
CVE References
- 30472 exploit-db.com · Exploit http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30472
- 30085 exploit-db.com · Exploit http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30085
- 64149 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64149
- 100747 osvdb.org · VDB Entry http://osvdb.org/100747
- zimbra-multiple-file-include(89527) exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89527
Show 1 more reference
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/124321 packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124321
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-06-05 09:07 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/zimbra_lfi.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2013/CVE-2013-7091.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-06-03 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:35 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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09:07 UTC about 1 year ago09:07 UTC · about 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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15:02 UTC over 1 year ago15:02 UTC · over 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC over 1 year ago15:02 UTC · over 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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18:00 UTC over 12 years ago18:00 UTC · over 12 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 12 years ago00:00 UTC · over 12 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2013-7091
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2013-7091",
"title": "Directory traversal vulnerability in /res/I18nMsg,AjxMsg,ZMsg,ZmMsg,AjxKeys,Z...",
"affected_vendor": "Zimbra",
"affected_product": "Zimbra Collaboration Suite",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 5.0,
"epss_score": 0.86196,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}