Mitel MiCollab through 9.8 SP2 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to conduct a local file read, due to insu
Affects Mitel MiCollab through 9.8 SP2, where an authenticated admin can read local files. Mitel's fix in MiCollab 9.8 SP2 (9.8.2.12) substantially mitigates the issue.
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- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Mitel MiCollab, a unified communications application, is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker who already has administrator access could read certain local files, gaining access to resources limited to the admin level, though the exposed information is non-sensitive and the flaw cannot be used to modify files or escalate privileges.
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Mitel MiCollab through 9.8 SP2 could allow an authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to conduct a local file read, due to insufficient input sanitization. A successful exploit could allow the authenticated admin attacker to access resources that are constrained to the admin access level, and the disclosure is limited to non-sensitive system information. This vulnerability does not allow file modification or privilege escalation.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
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Questions about CVE-2024-55550
What does this mean?
An authenticated attacker with administrative privilege can read local files on the MiCollab system. The disclosure is limited to non-sensitive system information, and the bug does not allow file modification or privilege escalation.Source: mitel.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
MiCollab through 9.8 SP2 is affected, which the affected products table lists as 9.8.1.201 and earlier. To check a installation, look up the MiCollab version in the admin interface and compare it with that release.Source: mitel.com
What should I do about it?
Move to MiCollab 9.8 SP2 (9.8.2.12) or later, which Mitel says substantially mitigates the issue. Mitel has also released a patch for releases 6.0 and above that is compatible with MiVB-x.Source: mitel.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-01-07, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
The checked facts do not describe a workaround for systems without the fix. The only remedy listed is the patch for releases 6.0 and above, so a system that cannot take it has no documented mitigation.Source: mitel.com
Is the fix complete?
Mitel describes the fix as substantially mitigating CVE-2024-55550 rather than fully resolving it. The advisory does not say what residual exposure remains.Source: mitel.com