CVE-2023-34120

Name: CVE-2023-34120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-13T18:15:21.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper privilege management in Zoom for Windows, Zoom Rooms for Windows, and Zoom VDI for Windows clients before 5.14.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access. Users may potentially utilize higher level system privileges maintained by the Zoom client to spawn processes with escalated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper privilege management in Zoom for Windows, Zoom Rooms for Windows, and Zoom VDI for Windows clients before 5.14.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access. Users may potentially utilize higher level system privileges maintained by the Zoom client to spawn processes with escalated privileges.

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

0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Virtual Desktop Infrastructure	< 5.14.0

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: Jun 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34120?

How severe is CVE-2023-34120?

CVE-2023-34120 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34120?

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