Description
When OnlyOffice/Document Editing is available, an unauthenticated remote attacker with access to an existing supported public Briefcase document can abuse unsigned save fields to perform path-traversal writes and execute commands as zimbra.
Published: 2026-09-25
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit a path‑traversal flaw in Zimbra Collaboration Suite’s OnlyOffice integration. By sending unsigned save fields within an existing public Briefcase document, the attacker can write arbitrary files to the server’s file system and execute arbitrary system commands as the zimbra user. This provides full remote code execution with the privileges of the zimbra account and is a critical security issue, reflected in the CVSS score of 9.8.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS). No specific affected version information is provided in the CNA data; therefore it is assumed that any version currently using the OnlyOffice integration may be at risk unless a vendor patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a severe level of critical risk. Although the EPSS score is not available, the unauthenticated nature of the attack and the ability to gain code execution likely make exploitation highly desirable for adversaries. The vulnerability is not currently listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, but its confirmed impact and lack of authentication requirements mean it remains a high‑priority threat. The attack vector is inferred to be an unauthenticated HTTP request to the /downloadas endpoint that interacts with OnlyOffice’s document editing functionality, allowing arbitrary file writes and command execution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 25, 2026 at 17:12 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Zimbra Collaboration Suite patch that addresses the OnlyOffice path‑traversal flaw.
  • Disable or remove OnlyOffice document editing integration until a patch or reliable workaround is in place.
  • Restrict public access to Briefcase documents by enforcing authenticated user permissions or by removing the public Briefcase feature altogether.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 25, 2026 at 17:12 UTC.

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History

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description When OnlyOffice/Document Editing is available, an unauthenticated remote attacker with access to an existing supported public Briefcase document can abuse unsigned save fields to perform path-traversal writes and execute commands as zimbra.
Title Zimbra Collaboration Suite OnlyOffice Integration Path Traversal Leading to Remote Code Execution via Unauthenticated /downloadas Request
Weaknesses CWE-22
CWE-863
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: rapid7

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-25T16:10:13.016Z

Reserved: 2026-09-18T12:22:38.559Z

Link: CVE-2026-93643

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-25T14:17:23.550

Modified: 2026-09-25T17:17:19.860

Link: CVE-2026-93643

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Updated: 2026-09-25T17:15:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

  • CWE-863

    Incorrect Authorization