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Unauthenticated LFI in Zimbra Collaboration Webmail Classic UI RestFilter

IdentifiersCVE-2025-68645CWE-98· Improper Control of Filename for…

CVE-2025-68645 is a local file inclusion vulnerability in the Webmail Classic UI of Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) 10.0 and 10.1. The flaw is attributed to improper handling of user-supplied request parameters in the RestFilter servlet. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send crafted requests to the /h/rest endpoint to influence internal request dispatching and cause inclusion of arbitrary files from the WebRoot directory. Public reporting and detection content indicate the issue can be used to retrieve files such as /WEB-INF/web.xml, exposing application internals and potentially sensitive configuration or application data.

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Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote access to arbitrary files within the Zimbra WebRoot, resulting primarily in sensitive information disclosure. Exposed files may include application descriptors, configuration data, and other web application resources that can aid reconnaissance and enable follow-on compromise. Multiple sources in the provided content state active exploitation has been observed in the wild, and some reporting notes the disclosed information may facilitate further exploitation or foothold establishment. The provided content does not conclusively establish direct code execution from this vulnerability alone.

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, restrict external access to the Webmail Classic UI and specifically the /h/rest endpoint, limit exposure of affected Zimbra instances to trusted networks, and use compensating controls such as reverse-proxy filtering/WAF rules to block crafted inclusion parameters targeting internal servlet dispatch behavior. Monitor logs for suspicious requests to /h/rest, especially attempts to access files such as /WEB-INF/web.xml or other WebRoot resources. These are interim measures only; patching is the definitive fix.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade Zimbra Collaboration Suite to a fixed release. The provided content states the issue is fixed in ZCS 10.0.18 and 10.1.13, and advises immediate patching of affected 10.0 through 10.0.17 and 10.1.0 through 10.1.12 deployments. Apply vendor-provided updates from Zimbra/Synacor Security Center guidance.
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2 valid exploits after Mallory filtered fakes, detection scripts, and README-only repos (6 hidden).

VALID 2 / 8 TOTALView more in app
Poc_CVE-2025-68645MaturityPoCVerified exploit

Repository is a small standalone Python proof-of-concept/operational mass scanner for CVE-2025-68645 affecting Zimbra Collaboration Suite. It contains one code file (CVE-2025-68645.py), a README, and a license. The Python script uses requests, argparse, colorama, and ThreadPoolExecutor to scan either a single target or a list of targets concurrently. Its core purpose is to detect and exploit an unauthenticated path traversal/file disclosure issue through the Zimbra endpoint /h/printconversations with the javax.servlet.include.servlet_path parameter. Main exploit capability: the script sends HTTP GET requests to a target-supplied base URL and appends traversal/file-read paths to retrieve sensitive files from the server. It first validates exploitation by requesting /WEB-INF/web.xml and checking response content for servlet/XML or Zimbra configuration indicators. If successful, it can read additional hardcoded sensitive files including localconfig.xml, ldap-config.xml, zcs-config.xml, logging properties, and other Zimbra application files. It also includes regex-based extraction logic to pull potentially useful intelligence from leaked responses, such as Zimbra version values, hostnames, email addresses, IP addresses, ports, memcached server references, trusted IPs, and generic config keys. Operational structure: banner and constants; a SENSITIVE_PATHS dictionary of target files; PATTERNS regexes for parsing leaked data; a ZimbraScanner class with methods for vulnerability testing, arbitrary file reads, and config extraction; CLI argument parsing for single-target or bulk scanning; threaded worker execution for mass scanning; result aggregation and JSON output. The README documents usage and expected output. This is not merely a detector: it actively retrieves arbitrary files from vulnerable targets, making it a real exploit-oriented scanner rather than a pure detection script.

HarisAidhinDisclosed May 6, 2026pythonmarkdownwebnetwork
CVE-2025-68645-PoCMaturityPoCVerified exploit

This repository provides a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2025-68645, targeting Zimbra installations prior to version 10.2. The main exploit script, 'CVE-2025-68645.py', is obfuscated and protected using PyArmor, making direct code analysis infeasible. However, documentation and metadata indicate that the script is intended for academic and defensive research, demonstrating the technical behavior and impact of the vulnerability in a controlled environment. The README and documentation files emphasize responsible use, legal compliance, and mitigation advice. The exploit is designed to be run on Python 2.7.14, preferably on Windows, but may be adaptable to other platforms. No hardcoded network endpoints, IPs, or domains are visible in the unobfuscated portions of the code. The repository includes licensing, notices, and mitigation documentation, as well as a screenshot directory. Overall, this is a research-focused PoC exploit for CVE-2025-68645 in Zimbra, with the main technical details hidden by code obfuscation.

chinaxploiterDisclosed Dec 30, 2025pythonnetwork
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