NEW! Patch Release: Zimbra Daffodil updated with new features and fixes

Patch Security Severity: Medium

Deployment Risk: Low

This release focuses on essential security and improving user experience for the following editions

Existing Zimbra 9 customers have until 06/30/2025 to upgrade to the new version (Daffodil v10).

Patch updated on Nov 12th includes the following for the respective releases

Security Fix (for all Zimbra versions)

The /h/rest endpoint has been fixed to prevent unauthorized file access and XSS attacks, addressing vulnerabilities that allowed remote attackers to exploit sensitive files using valid auth tokens.

These packages have been upgraded to fix multiple vulnerabilities
•    OpenJDK package
•    Apache package
•    ClamAVpackage

 

What’s New in Zimbra Daffodil 10.1.3

Quicker Start for New Users 

Get your team up to speed with this new onboarding feature.

The interactive tutorial will walk new users through the interface and email management at first login. Feel free to skip ahead at any time. 

 

Email Signature Templates

With the new organization-wide signature templates, admins can set standardized signatures for everyone. Users can personalize these templates to match their individual style.

 

Auto-Mute Notifications

Overwhelmed by endless email and message alerts? Users can now mute irrelevant email threads and message notifications. 

 

Prevent Data Loss with New Volume Deletion Protection

The issue of deleting active external volumes without warning has been resolved. Now users will receive an error message if they attempt to delete an active external volume. 

 

Fixed Issues

Special Characters Appear Differently When Synced

Drafts containing special characters (such as Č, ć, ž, š, and đ) in the email subject and body now display correctly in the Web App.

 

Tagging Users Just Got Easier

Autocomplete will now display relevant user suggestions as you type their initials.

 

External Warning Feature

A recent issue with our external warning feature is now resolved, ensuring that users can now receive all their crucial communications.

 

SSDB: Last Login Details 

When using SSDB, the last login details of the user get correctly updated.

 

Refer to release notes for full list of fixes

#ICYMI (In-Case-You-Missed-It)

(1) Price Adjustments on Oct 1, 2024

The price increase on all Zimbra offerings has taken effect on Oct 1, 2024.

The new price list is now available for download on the Partner Portal. Customers are advised to contact your Zimbra representative for more details.  

(2) New License Key Required for Zimbra Daffodil 10.1

It is mandatory to obtain a new license key to run the Zimbra Daffodil 10.1 software. 
You will not be able to proceed without a new Zimbra Daffodil V10.1 license key (including trial license). Watch the video or read the blog to find out more. 

Youtube Link to License Management Video

YouTube link to License Management Video

Additional Note

Zimbra Chat & Video is not yet part of the current 10.1.3 version and will be released separately in the coming weeks.

Refer to the release notes for the patch installation on Red Hat and Ubuntu platforms.

An upgrade to the latest patch for your version is highly recommended. Refer to our blog and the Zimbra Security Center for steps to ensure your system is safe.

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