CVE-2022-22781

Name: CVE-2022-22781
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-28T15:15:09.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22781 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS (Standard and for IT Admin) prior to version 5.9.6 failed to properly check the package version during the update process. This could lead to a malicious actor updating an unsuspecting user’s currently installed version to a less secure version.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS (Standard and for IT Admin) prior to version 5.9.6 failed to properly check the package version during the update process. This could lead to a malicious actor updating an unsuspecting user’s currently installed version to a less secure version.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-354

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Meetings	< 5.9.6

References

https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22781?

How severe is CVE-2022-22781?

CVE-2022-22781 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22781?

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