CVE-2024-27240

Name: CVE-2024-27240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-15T18:15:03.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27240 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in the installer for some Zoom Apps for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in the installer for some Zoom Apps for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

7.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Rooms	< 6.0.0
Zoom	Workplace Desktop	< 6.0.0
Zoom	Workplace Virtual Desktop Infrastructure	< 5.17.13

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24019Vendor Advisory
https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24019Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27240?

Improper input validation in the installer for some Zoom Apps for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access.

How severe is CVE-2024-27240?

CVE-2024-27240 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27240?

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-2024-27240?

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Source: NVD / NIST