Mitel MiCollab’s Zero-Day Drama: A Comedy of Errors in Patch Neglect
Researchers uncover a zero-day vulnerability in Mitel MiCollab, allowing attackers to access files on a server. Despite being reported, the flaw remains unfixed. Organizations using Mitel MiCollab should implement mitigations immediately to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive files.
Hot Take:
Oh, Mitel, you’re like the friend who’s always promising to fix that creaky door but never actually does. Your collaboration platform, MiCollab, might be great for bringing teams together, but it seems you’re also bringing hackers to the party with this new zero-day vulnerability. It’s like leaving your house keys under the welcome mat but promising to move them next December. Brilliant!
Key Points:
- Researchers discovered a zero-day vulnerability in Mitel MiCollab allowing unauthorized file access.
- Despite being reported in August, Mitel plans to patch the issue in December 2024.
- The flaw was found while investigating previous vulnerabilities like SQL injection and authentication bypass.
- Organizations are advised to implement mitigations, as the vulnerability remains unpatched.
- Mitel MiCollab has been a target for threat actors, heightening the urgency for a fix.
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