CVE-2024-27242

Name: CVE-2024-27242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-09T18:15:09.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27242 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross site scripting in Zoom Desktop Client for Linux before version 5.17.10 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a denial of service via network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross site scripting in Zoom Desktop Client for Linux before version 5.17.10 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a denial of service via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Zoom	< 5.7.10

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24013/Vendor Advisory
https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24013/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27242?

Cross site scripting in Zoom Desktop Client for Linux before version 5.17.10 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a denial of service via network access.

How severe is CVE-2024-27242?

CVE-2024-27242 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27242?

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