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MicollabApplication · Mitel

CVE-2024-41713

CRITICAL · 9.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-10-21
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to after 9.8.1.201 or later.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
In the wild Ransomware High EPSS Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A vulnerability in the NuPoint Unified Messaging (NPM) component of Mitel MiCollab through 9.8 SP1 FP2 (9.8.1.201) could allow an unauthenticated attacker to conduct a path traversal attack, due to insufficient input validation. A successful exploit could allow unauthorized access, enabling the attacker to view, corrupt, or delete users' data and system configurations.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Mitel MiCollab's NuPoint Unified Messaging component due to insufficient input validation. An unauthenticated attacker can manipulate file path requests to escape the intended directory and access, view, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the system, including sensitive user data and system configurations.

MitigationUpgrade to a patched version of MiCollab beyond 9.8 SP1 FP2 (9.8.1.201). Implement strict input validation and canonicalization for all file path parameters to prevent traversal sequences.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
MicollabApplication
Affected:<= 9.8.1.201

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify if Mitel MiCollab is installed
    Check your system for MiCollab installation by reviewing installed software lists, service manifests, or consulting your IT asset inventory for Mitel MiCollab or NuPoint components
    Affected if Mitel MiCollab or NuPoint Unified Messaging is present on the system
  2. Determine the installed MiCollab version
    Access the MiCollab admin interface or use the vendor-provided version check command to retrieve the exact build version number
    Affected if The installed version is 9.8.1.201 or any earlier version (versions up to and including 9.8.1.201 are affected)
  3. Verify the NuPoint Unified Messaging component is accessible
    Check if the NPM web service is exposed by attempting to access the NuPoint HTTP endpoints or reviewing network exposure settings in the MiCollab administration console
    Affected if The NPM component is exposed and reachable via HTTP/HTTPS from a network where attackers could send requests
  4. Test for path traversal vulnerability exposure
    Send a crafted HTTP request containing directory traversal sequences (such as ../../../etc/passwd or similar patterns) to the NuPoint endpoint to confirm if the vulnerability is present and exploitable
    Affected if The application returns file contents or responds differently to traversal sequences, indicating the input validation is not blocking these patterns

A system is affected if it runs Mitel MiCollab version 9.8.1.201 or earlier with the NuPoint Unified Messaging component exposed to network traffic, allowing path traversal sequences to bypass input validation.

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From vendor data
Upgrade available Upgrade to a release after 9.8.1.201
Interim mitigation

Upgrade to a patched version of MiCollab beyond 9.8 SP1 FP2 (9.8.1.201). Implement strict input validation and canonicalization for all file path parameters to prevent traversal sequences.

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