CVE-2023-45206
CWE-79Published: February 13, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) 8.8.15, 9.0, and 10.0. Through the help document endpoint in webmail, an attacker can inject JavaScript or HTML code that leads to cross-site scripting (XSS). (Adding an adequate message to avoid malicious code will mitigate this issue.)
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-45206 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-45206 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts