CVE-2024-50599
MediumExploitedA reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) 8.8.15, affecting one of the webmail calendar endpoints.
Published Nov 7, 2024 · Updated Aug 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-50599 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1 v3.1) affecting Zimbra Collaboration Suite (Synacor).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 4, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
6.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
64%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) 8.8.15, affecting one of the webmail calendar endpoints. This arises from improper handling of user-supplied input, allowing an attacker to inject malicious code that is reflected back in the HTML response.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 4, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
47 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbra Collaboration SuiteSynacor | 8.8.15, 8.8.15-p1, 8.8.15-p10, 8.8.15-p11, 8.8.15-p12, 8.8.15-p13, 8.8.15-p14, 8.8.15-p15 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 4, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Nov 7, 2024
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2024/50xxx/CVE-2024-50599.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50599
- advisoryhttps://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Security_Advisories
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherhttps://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/8.8.15/P46#Security_Fixes
FAQ
Common Questions.
A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) 8.8.15, affecting one of the webmail calendar endpoints.
Affected: Zimbra Collaboration Suite (Synacor) versions 8.8.15, 8.8.15-p1, 8.8.15-p10, 8.8.15-p11, 8.8.15-p12, 8.8.15-p13, 8.8.15-p14, 8.8.15-p15. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 4, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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