CVE-2022-37042
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
94.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) 8.8.15 and 9.0 has mboximport functionality that receives a ZIP archive and extracts files from it. By bypassing authentication (i.e., not having an authtoken), an attacker can upload arbitrary files to the system, leading to directory traversal and remote code execution. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2022-27925.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-08-11
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-09-01
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-08-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-37042?
Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) 8.8.15 and 9.0 has mboximport functionality that receives a ZIP archive and extracts files from it. By bypassing authentication (i.e., not having an authtoken), an attacker can upload arbitrary files to the system, leading to directory traversal and remote code execution. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2022-27925.
Is CVE-2022-37042 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-37042 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-09-01.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-37042?
CVE-2022-37042 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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