Attackers Exploit Zimbra SNMP Flaw for Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

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Attackers Exploit Zimbra SNMP Flaw for Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

Thehackernews •[email protected] (The Hacker News) • August 20, 2026

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Critical RCE Vulnerability in Zimbra Exploited by Attackers A critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-73570) in Zimbra Collaboration Suite is being actively exploited by attackers. The flaw, which affects versions prior to 10.1.20, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as the Zimbra user through improper input sanitization in SNMP notification processing. CERT Polska reported that over 12,100 Zimbra servers are exposed online, primarily in Europe and Asia. Security teams are urged to check logs for suspicious activity and to patch systems immediately. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.9, indicating high severity. Previous Zimbra vulnerabilities have been exploited by state-sponsored groups, raising concerns about the potential for significant breaches. Organizations are advised to enhance monitoring and detection capabilities to mitigate risks. 23 sources 79

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