JavaScript preprocessing, webhooks and global scripts can cause uncontrolled CPU, memory, and disk I/O utilization. Preprocessing/webhook/global script configuration and testing are only available to Administrative roles (Admin and Superadmin). Administrative privileges should be typically granted to users who need to perform tasks that require more control over the system. The security risk is limited because not all users have this level of access.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from zabbix organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-07-13T09:15:09.263
2025-11-03T22:16:06.720
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | ≤ 5.0.31 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | ≤ 6.0.13 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | ≤ 6.4.4 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | zabbix | zabbix | 6.4.0 | Yes |
SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For zabbix's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.