CVE-2022-3569

Name: CVE-2022-3569
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-17T23:15:09.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3569 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Due to an issue with incorrect sudo permissions, Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) suffers from a local privilege escalation issue in versions 9.0.0 and prior, where the 'zimbra' user can effectively coerce postfix into running arbitrary commands as 'root'.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Due to an issue with incorrect sudo permissions, Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) suffers from a local privilege escalation issue in versions 9.0.0 and prior, where the 'zimbra' user can effectively coerce postfix into running arbitrary commands as 'root'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-271

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Synacor	Zimbra Collaboration Suite	<= 9.0.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169430/Zimbra-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/17141Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/ldsopreload/status/1580539318879547392Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169430/Zimbra-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/17141Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/ldsopreload/status/1580539318879547392Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3569?

How severe is CVE-2022-3569?

CVE-2022-3569 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3569?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-3569?

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Source: NVD / NIST