Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-9924 affects Zimbra Collaboration Suite before 8.7.4. It allows remote XML External Entity attacks, a class of bug that can expose sensitive data or cause server-side requests, depending on implementation. The public bundle does not provide severity, CVSS, endpoint, authentication, or impact details. Exposure is limited to organizations running Zimbra Collaboration Suite before 8.7.4. Risk is higher if affected ZCS services are internet-facing, but the bundle does not identify the exact component or request surface. Prioritize version discovery and upgrade planning for any ZCS instance below 8.7.4, especially externally reachable systems. Business urgency cannot be precisely ranked from the bundle because severity and impact details are missing. Mitigation focus: Identify any Zimbra Collaboration Suite deployments older than 8.7.4.; Upgrade affected ZCS systems to 8.7.4 or later using vendor guidance.; Review the Zimbra Security Center for supported remediation details..
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- https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_CenterCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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