Is CVE-2022-27925 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-27925 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-27925 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-27925 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27925?

CVE-2022-27925 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-27925

Published: August 11, 2022

EPSS:94.31%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) contains flaw in the mboximport functionality, allowing an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files to perform remote code execution. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2022-37042 which allows for unauthenticated remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-08-11Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-01⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) has a vulnerability in its mboximport function that allows an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files and achieve remote code execution. This flaw was part of a chain with CVE-2022-37042 to enable unauthenticated remote code execution, and its high EPSS score of 0.94310 indicates a high likelihood of exploitation.

This vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. While this specific CVE requires authentication, it has been chained with another vulnerability to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution.

Recommended Action

Organizations using Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) should apply all available security patches immediately. Regularly review and restrict file upload capabilities to trusted users and contexts.

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-2022-27925 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-2022-27925 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.