CVE-2019-13567

Name: CVE-2019-13567
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-12T04:15:10.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13567 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Zoom Client before 4.4.53932.0709 on macOS allows remote code execution, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-13450. If the ZoomOpener daemon (aka the hidden web server) is running, but the Zoom Client is not installed or can't be opened, an attacker can remotely execute code with a maliciously crafted launch URL. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Zoom Client before 4.4.53932.0709 on macOS allows remote code execution, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-13450. If the ZoomOpener daemon (aka the hidden web server) is running, but the Zoom Client is not installed or can't be opened, an attacker can remotely execute code with a maliciously crafted launch URL. NOTE: ZoomOpener is removed by the Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) if this tool is enabled and has the 2019-07-10 MRTConfigData.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.80%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Zoom	< 4.4.53932.0709

References

https://gist.github.com/wbowling/13f9f90365c171806b9ffba2c841026bThird Party Advisory
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201361963-New-Updates-for-Mac-OSRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149420685405708295Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149422543658520578Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/riskybusiness/status/1149125147019767814Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1149457231504498689Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1166998107667619841Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/wbowling/13f9f90365c171806b9ffba2c841026bThird Party Advisory
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201361963-New-Updates-for-Mac-OSRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149420685405708295Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149422543658520578Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/riskybusiness/status/1149125147019767814Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1149457231504498689Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1166998107667619841Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13567?

How severe is CVE-2019-13567?

CVE-2019-13567 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13567?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST