CVE-2023-39216

Name: CVE-2023-39216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-08T18:15:23.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39216 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows before 5.14.7 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via network access.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows before 5.14.7 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-80

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Zoom	< 5.14.7

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 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39216?

Improper input validation in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows before 5.14.7 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via network access.

How severe is CVE-2023-39216?

CVE-2023-39216 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39216?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-39216?

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Source: NVD / NIST