1. Home
  2. CVE Database
  3. CVE-2023-36540
HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2023-36540

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.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ZoomZoom< 5.14.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-36540?

CVE-2023-36540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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.

How severe is CVE-2023-36540?

CVE-2023-36540 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-36540?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zoom Zoom.