[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fpV5fIdywConoTmkfyGaVZt1AVvty9kdScUqovAVQoMo":3},{"id":4,"question":5,"answer":6,"answerHtml":7,"slug":8,"keywords":9,"article":10,"status":34,"aiModel":39,"aiConfidence":39,"updatedAt":51,"createdAt":52,"_status":50},1105,"What is the role of the zimbraSoapExposeVersion property in Zimbra version detection?","By default, the `zimbraSoapExposeVersion` property is set to FALSE, which prevents version information from being exposed via the Zimbra SOAP API. If an administrator sets it to TRUE, the version can be retrieved by sending a SOAP request. This property is a key security consideration, as it controls whether attackers can easily fingerprint the Zimbra version through the SOAP interface. The article discusses this as one of several detection methods, alongside IMAP and URL-based techniques.","\u003Cp>By default, the `zimbraSoapExposeVersion` property is set to FALSE, which prevents version information from being exposed via the Zimbra SOAP API. If an administrator sets it to TRUE, the version can be retrieved by sending a SOAP request. This property is a key security consideration, as it controls whether attackers can easily fingerprint the Zimbra version through the SOAP interface. The article discusses this as one of several detection methods, alongside IMAP and URL-based techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fnews\u002Fpenetration-basics-zimbra-version-detection\">Read the related One Day Sec article\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>","what-is-the-role-of-the-zimbrasoapexposeversion-property-in-zimbra-version-detec-1777480573373","zimbraSoapExposeVersion, SOAP API, security configuration, version disclosure",{"id":11,"title":12,"slug":13,"description":14,"content":15,"contentHtml":30,"cover":31,"author":32,"views":19,"readingTime":33,"status":34,"publishedAt":35,"seo":36,"tags":41,"qaPairs":42,"meta":47,"updatedAt":48,"createdAt":49,"_status":50},269,"Penetration Basics – Zimbra Version Detection","penetration-basics-zimbra-version-detection","Discover Zimbra version detection methods (IMAP, URL, etc.), Python automation steps, development details, and open-source code for penetration testing learners.",{"root":16},{"type":17,"format":18,"indent":19,"version":20,"children":21,"direction":29},"root","",0,1,[22],{"type":23,"format":18,"indent":19,"version":20,"children":24,"direction":29},"paragraph",[25],{"mode":26,"text":27,"type":28,"style":18,"detail":19,"format":19,"version":20},"normal","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C\u002Fhead>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Penetration Basics – Zimbra Version Detection\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x00 Preface\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This article will introduce multiple methods for Zimbra version detection, implement automation via Python, record development details, and open-source the code.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x01 Introduction\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This article will cover the following content:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Implementation Ideas\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Implementation Details\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Open-Source Code\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x02 Implementation Ideas\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There are many methods to check the Zimbra version, each with its own advantages and disadvantages; the specific methods are as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. Via Web Management Page\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Access the 7071 management page via a browser; the current Zimbra version will be displayed on the main page.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For example, my test environment displays:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zimbra Version: 9.0.0_GA_4273.NETWORK\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The version obtained via this method is an accurate version\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. By executing commands\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397690012_0_6ef196ffce.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397697646_1_6db86e89af.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Note:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For Zimbra patch updates, refer to:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.zimbra.com\u002Fwiki\u002FZimbra_Releases\u002F9.0.0\u002Fpatch_installation\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. Via Zimbra SOAP API\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the default configuration, the zimbraSoapExposeVersion property is FLASE, query command:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397701410_2_611c4cba6f.png\">Return result:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397706181_3_836cf0d0eb.png\">After setting the zimbraSoapExposeVersion property to TRUE, the version can be obtained via the Zimbra SOAP API; the command to modify the property is:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397709708_4_c993b3f9a0.png\">Example of the sent SOAP format:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397712305_5_ea14b681ef.png\">Return result under default configuration:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397717233_6_a4633a23ba.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. Via IMAP protocol\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397727113_7_0a8ffe0fe3.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5. Via IMAP over SSL protocol\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397733929_8_8083ae1fef.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6. Via specific URL\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397739788_9_1685cebfd8.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x03 Implementation Details\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Combining the above detection methods, to adapt to various environments, three methods are selected for program implementation: via IMAP protocol, via IMAP over SSL protocol, and via specific URL\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. Via IMAP protocol\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Complete example code:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397744021_10_d27c34cf8c.png\">\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397749785_11_2a3613badc.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. Via IMAP over SSL protocol\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Need to convert IP to hostname as a parameter, example code:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397753623_12_e5fdbd62ab.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Complete example code:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397756241_13_2b465e41e4.png\">\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397762358_14_931579ad47.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In some environments, converting IP to hostname fails, leading to an error: [Errno 11004] host not found, so the IMAP protocol is prioritized in the program's decision logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. Via specific URL\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Complete example code:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397765898_15_7ce21b1ca5.png\">\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocx_image_1769397770296_16_4ff80f29d2.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x04 Open Source Code\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The complete implementation code has been uploaded to GitHub, address as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002F3gstudent\u002FHomework-of-Python\u002Fblob\u002Fmaster\u002FZimbra_GetVersion.py\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The code first attempts to obtain version information via a specific URL, then reads version information via the IMAP protocol; if that fails, finally reads version information via the IMAP over SSL protocol.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x05 Summary\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This article introduces multiple methods for Zimbra version detection, compares their advantages and disadvantages, selects effective methods and implements automation via Python, records development details, open-sources the code, and serves as a good learning example.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fbody>\u003C\u002Fhtml>","text","ltr","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C\u002Fhead>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Penetration Basics – Zimbra Version Detection\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x00 Preface\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This article will introduce multiple methods for Zimbra version detection, implement automation via Python, record development details, and open-source the code.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x01 Introduction\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This article will cover the following content:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Implementation Ideas\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Implementation Details\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Open-Source Code\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x02 Implementation Ideas\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There are many methods to check the Zimbra version, each with its own advantages and disadvantages; the specific methods are as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. Via Web Management Page\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Access the 7071 management page via a browser; the current Zimbra version will be displayed on the main page.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For example, my test environment displays:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zimbra Version: 9.0.0_GA_4273.NETWORK\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The version obtained via this method is an accurate version\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. By executing commands\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397690012_0_6ef196ffce-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397697646_1_6db86e89af-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Note:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For Zimbra patch updates, refer to:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>https:\u002F\u002Fwiki.zimbra.com\u002Fwiki\u002FZimbra_Releases\u002F9.0.0\u002Fpatch_installation\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. Via Zimbra SOAP API\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the default configuration, the zimbraSoapExposeVersion property is FLASE, query command:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397701410_2_611c4cba6f-1.png\">Return result:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397706181_3_836cf0d0eb-1.png\">After setting the zimbraSoapExposeVersion property to TRUE, the version can be obtained via the Zimbra SOAP API; the command to modify the property is:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397709708_4_c993b3f9a0-1.png\">Example of the sent SOAP format:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397712305_5_ea14b681ef-1.png\">Return result under default configuration:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397717233_6_a4633a23ba-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. Via IMAP protocol\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397727113_7_0a8ffe0fe3-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5. Via IMAP over SSL protocol\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397733929_8_8083ae1fef-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6. Via specific URL\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397739788_9_1685cebfd8-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x03 Implementation Details\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Combining the above detection methods, to adapt to various environments, three methods are selected for program implementation: via IMAP protocol, via IMAP over SSL protocol, and via specific URL\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. Via IMAP protocol\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Complete example code:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397744021_10_d27c34cf8c-1.png\">\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397749785_11_2a3613badc-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. Via IMAP over SSL protocol\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Need to convert IP to hostname as a parameter, example code:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397753623_12_e5fdbd62ab-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Complete example code:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397756241_13_2b465e41e4-1.png\">\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397762358_14_931579ad47-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In some environments, converting IP to hostname fails, leading to an error: [Errno 11004] host not found, so the IMAP protocol is prioritized in the program's decision logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. Via specific URL\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Complete example code:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397765898_15_7ce21b1ca5-1.png\">\u003Cimg alt=\"【技术原创】渗透基础——Zimbra版本探测\" src=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fmedia\u002Ffile\u002Fdocx_image_1769397770296_16_4ff80f29d2-1.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x04 Open Source Code\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The complete implementation code has been uploaded to GitHub, address as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002F3gstudent\u002FHomework-of-Python\u002Fblob\u002Fmaster\u002FZimbra_GetVersion.py\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The code first attempts to obtain version information via a specific URL, then reads version information via the IMAP protocol; if that fails, finally reads version information via the IMAP over SSL protocol.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0x05 Summary\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This article introduces multiple methods for Zimbra version detection, compares their advantages and disadvantages, selects effective methods and implements automation via Python, records development details, open-sources the code, and serves as a good learning example.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fbody>\u003C\u002Fhtml>",188,"Onedaysec",2,"published","2026-02-02T07:25:19.984Z",{"title":37,"description":14,"keywords":38,"ogImage":39,"canonicalUrl":39,"noIndex":40},"Zimbra Version Detection: Methods & Python Automation (Open-Source)","Zimbra version detection, Zimbra version check methods, Python Zimbra automation, open-source Zimbra tool, Zimbra IMAP version detection, Zimbra URL version check, penetration testing basics",null,false,[],{"docs":43,"hasNextPage":40},[44,4,45,46],1106,1104,1103,{"title":39,"description":39,"image":39},"2026-07-24T15:37:09.607Z","2026-07-23T16:02:32.049Z","draft","2026-07-23T16:16:42.518Z","2026-07-23T16:16:42.517Z"]