How severe is CVE-2023-24032?

CVE-2023-24032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-24032 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24032?

CVE-2023-24032 primarily affects Zimbra Collaboration. In total, 60 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24032?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-24032 published?

CVE-2023-24032 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24032

CVE-2023-24032 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Zimbra Collaboration
Published: 2023-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Zimbra Collaboration Suite through 9.0 and 8.8.15, an attacker (who has initial user access to a Zimbra server instance) can execute commands as root by passing one of JVM arguments, leading to local privilege escalation (LPE).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24032?: In Zimbra Collaboration Suite through 9.0 and 8.8.15, an attacker (who has initial user access to a Zimbra server instance) can execute commands as root by passing one of JVM arguments, leading to local privilege escalation (LPE).
How severe is CVE-2023-24032?: CVE-2023-24032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-24032 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24032?: CVE-2023-24032 primarily affects Zimbra Collaboration. In total, 60 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24032?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-24032 published?: CVE-2023-24032 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (60)

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