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Status published
High
CVE-2023-36540
Untrusted search path in the installer for Zoom Desktop Client...
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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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View all reports →Affected Software
Zoom Desktop Client for Windows
Vulnerable Versions:
before 5.14.5
Timeline
Official Publish:
August 8th, 2023
Last Modified:
October 4th, 2024
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L