Vulnerability · Published Aug 8, 2023 · Assigned by Zoom
CVE-2023-36540
High 7.3
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows from Zoom Video Communications, Inc.. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 25% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.3High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 75.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Untrusted search path in the installer for Zoom Desktop Client for Windows before 5.14.5 may allow an authenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Video Communications, Inc. | Zoom Desktop Client for Windows | before 5.14.5 |
Weakness: CWE-426 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L