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CVE-2026-73573: In Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) before 10.1.17, a path traversal vulnerability exists in the Zimbra Briefcase do

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LOW 3.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-73573 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) affecting zimbra collaboration suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) before 10.1.17, a path traversal vulnerability exists in the Zimbra Briefcase document editing functionality due to improper validation of the packages parameter. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by supplying a crafted path traversal sequence, potentially allowing unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files within the web application directory.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score3.1 (Low)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-24
Published2026-08-13
Last modified2026-08-28
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: synacor

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Last updated 2026-08-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

synacor zimbra collaboration suite UPGRADE
Affected: < 10.1.17
Fixed in: 10.1.17
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy zimbra-collaboration-suite || rpm -q zimbra-collaboration-suite || zimbra-collaboration-suite --version
2. UPGRADE to 10.1.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade zimbra-collaboration-suite
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade zimbra-collaboration-suite
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-73573?

zimbra collaboration suite: upgrade to 10.1.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73573 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73573 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-73573 affect?

CVE-2026-73573 affects zimbra collaboration suite. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). In Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) before 10.1.17, a path traversal vulnerability exists in the Zimbra Briefcase document editing functionality due to improper validation of the packages parameter. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vuln

How urgent is CVE-2026-73573?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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