Mitel MiCollab Path Traversal Vulnerability
Mitel · MiCollab
What it is
Mitel MiCollab contains a path traversal vulnerability that could allow an authenticated attacker with administrative privileges to read local files within the system due to insufficient input sanitization. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2024-41713, which allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.
Why we say that
- Linked by CISA to known ransomware campaigns
- CISA's federal remediation deadline (2025-01-28) has passed
- Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue
Every line above comes from a named public source. Where the evidence is thin, we say so rather than inventing confidence — see methodology.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
What it costs when this goes wrong
This is where UK enforcement meets the vulnerability record. This vulnerability is used in ransomware campaigns; here is what ransomware has cost UK organisations at the regulator.
- Advanced Computer Software Group Limited The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced) £3.07m for security failings…
- Optionis Group Limited The data controller suffered a ransomware attack, which resulted in the exfiltration of personal data. A reprimand was issued in r…