CVE-2024-45512
CWE-79Published: November 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in webmail in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) through 10.1. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by creating a folder in the Briefcase module with a malicious payload and sharing it with a victim. When the victim interacts with the folder share notification, the malicious script executes in their browser. This stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions within the victim's session.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-45512 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-2024-45512 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts