CVE-2024-27240: Zoom Apps for Windows - Improper Input Validation

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-07-15 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-20

Description

Improper input validation in the installer for some Zoom Apps for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access.

Affected products

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Zoom Rooms for Windows: before 6.0.0 — fixed in 6.0.0
Zoom Communications, Inc Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS: before 6.0.0 — fixed in 6.0.0
Zoom Communications Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin: before 5.17.13 — fixed in 5.17.13

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Zoom Rooms for Windows 6.0.0; Zoom Communications, Inc Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS 6.0.0; Zoom Communications Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin 5.17.13. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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