CVE-2023-34192
Published: February 25, 2025
Official Description
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the /h/autoSaveDraft function.
CISA KEV Advisory
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the /h/autoSaveDraft function.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. This is a critical flaw given its high EPSS score of 0.89029, indicating a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. Authenticated attackers can remotely execute code via crafted scripts.
Apply all available security updates for Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS). Implement strong input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-34192 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-2023-34192 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.
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-34192 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1