Is CVE-2022-27924 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-27924 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-27924 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-27924 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27924?

CVE-2022-27924 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-27924

Published: August 4, 2022

EPSS:90.42%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.6th

Official Description

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) allows an attacker to inject memcache commands into a targeted instance which causes an overwrite of arbitrary cached entries.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) Command Injection Vulnerability

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) allows an attacker to inject memcache commands into a targeted instance which causes an overwrite of arbitrary cached entries.

Added to KEV: 2022-08-04Federal patch deadline: 2022-08-25⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) allows an attacker to inject memcache commands, leading to the overwrite of arbitrary cached entries. Its high EPSS score of 0.90420 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making it an urgent concern. The fact that it is in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.

This vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating confirmed real-world exploitation. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates and patches for Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS). Implement proper input validation and sanitization for memcache commands to prevent injection attacks.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-27924 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-27924 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.