CVE-2024-45517
CWE-79Published: November 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) through 10.1. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /h/rest endpoint of the Zimbra webmail and admin panel interfaces allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's session. This issue is caused by improper sanitization of user input, leading to potential compromise of sensitive information. Exploitation requires user interaction to access the malicious URL.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-45517 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-2024-45517 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts