CVE-2024-45519
Confirmed PUBLISHEDThe postjournal service in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) before 8.8.15 Patch 46, 9 before 9.0.0 Patch 41, 10 before 10.0.9, and 10.1 before 10.1.1...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
The postjournal service in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) before 8.8.15 Patch 46, 9 before 9.0.0 Patch 41, 10 before 10.0.9, and 10.1 before 10.1.1 sometimes allows unauthenticated users to execute commands.
- CVE Published
- Oct 02, 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- Oct 03, 2024
- CVSS
- 10.0 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_Center wiki.zimbra.com · CVE Record https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_Center
- wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Responsible_Disclosure_Policy wiki.zimbra.com · CVE Record https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Responsible_Disclosure_Policy
- wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/10.1.1 wiki.zimbra.com · CVE Record https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/10.1.1#Security_Fixes
- wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/10.0.9 wiki.zimbra.com · CVE Record https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/10.0.9#Security_Fixes
- wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/9.0.0/P41 wiki.zimbra.com · CVE Record https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/9.0.0/P41#Security_Fixes
Show 1 more reference
- wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/8.8.15/P46 wiki.zimbra.com · CVE Record https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/8.8.15/P46#Security_Fixes
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-10-03 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/javascript/cves/2024/CVE-2024-45519.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:C/UI:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-10-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2024-10-05 00:15:18 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/javascript/cves/2024/CVE-2024-45519.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/208035 | Oct 02, 2024 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-10-05 00:15:18 UTC · 122 stars
Zimbra - Remote Command Execution (CVE-2024-45519)
github · Created 2024-09-28 08:29:06 UTC · 42 stars
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC almost 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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21:05 UTC almost 2 years ago21:05 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC almost 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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08:29 UTC almost 2 years ago08:29 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC almost 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-45519
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2024-45519",
"title": "The postjournal service in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) before 8.8.15 Patch 46,...",
"affected_vendor": "Zimbra",
"affected_product": "Zimbra Collaboration",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 10.0,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}