CVE-2022-28756

Name: CVE-2022-28756
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-15T23:15:07.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28756 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS (Standard and for IT Admin) starting with version 5.7.3 and before 5.11.5 contains a vulnerability in the auto update process. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to root.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS (Standard and for IT Admin) starting with version 5.7.3 and before 5.11.5 contains a vulnerability in the auto update process. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Meetings	>= 5.7.3, < 5.11.5

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: Aug 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28756?

How severe is CVE-2022-28756?

CVE-2022-28756 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28756?

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