CVE-2022-27925
Confirmed PUBLISHEDZimbra Collaboration (aka ZCS) 8.8.15 and 9.0 has mboximport functionality that receives a ZIP archive and extracts files from it. An authenticated...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Apr 20, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Aug 11, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.2 High
- EPSS
- 98.6%
Affected Versions
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CVE References
- wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Security_Advisories wiki.zimbra.com · CVE Record https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Security_Advisories
- wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_Center wiki.zimbra.com · CVE Record https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_Center
- wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/9.0.0/P24 wiki.zimbra.com · CVE Record https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/9.0.0/P24
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/168146/Zimbra-Zip-Path-Traversal.html packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168146/Zimbra-Zip-Path-Traversal...
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 |
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| CISA First | 2022-08-11 00:00 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/linux/http/zimbra_mboximport_cve_2022_27925.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-08-11 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2022-08-11 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2022-08-12 18:35:52 UTC · GitHub
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.
github · Created 2022-10-01 10:33:55 UTC · 16 stars
A loader for zimbra 2022 rce (cve-2022-27925)
github · Created 2022-09-17 22:24:32 UTC · 1 stars
github · Created 2022-09-12 08:30:30 UTC · 2 stars
CVE-2022-27925 nuclei template
github · Created 2022-08-26 20:19:48 UTC · 4 stars
Python Script to exploit Zimbra Auth Bypass + RCE (CVE-2022-27925)
github · Created 2022-08-20 15:58:29 UTC · 43 stars
Zimbra CVE-2022-27925 PoC
github · Created 2022-08-14 22:22:55 UTC · 56 stars
Zimbra Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution Exploit (CVE-2022-27925)
github · Created 2022-08-12 18:35:52 UTC · 67 stars
Zimbra RCE simple poc
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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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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18:35 UTC almost 4 years ago18:35 UTC · almost 4 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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23:23 UTC over 4 years ago23:23 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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