CVE-2024-45511
CWE-79Published: November 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) through 10.1. A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue exists through the Briefcase module due to improper sanitization of file content by the OnlyOffice formatter. This occurs when the victim opens a crafted URL pointing to a shared folder containing a malicious file uploaded by the attacker. The vulnerability allows the attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's session.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-45511 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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-2024-45511 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts