Vulnerability · Published Aug 12, 2025 · Assigned by Zoom
CVE-2025-49457Zoom Clients for Windows - Untrusted Search Path
Critical 9.6
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Zoom Clients for Windows from Zoom Communications Inc. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.6Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 48.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Untrusted search path in certain Zoom Clients for Windows may allow an unauthenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Communications Inc | Zoom Clients for Windows | see references |
Weakness: CWE-426 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H