CVE-2024-45418

Name: CVE-2024-45418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-25T20:15:35.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45418 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Symlink following in the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS before version 6.1.5 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symlink following in the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS before version 6.1.5 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Meeting Software Development Kit	< 6.1.5
Zoom	Rooms	< 6.1.5
Zoom	Video Software Development Kit	< 6.1.5
Zoom	Workplace Desktop	< 6.1.5

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24040/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 25, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45418?

Symlink following in the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS before version 6.1.5 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.

How severe is CVE-2024-45418?

CVE-2024-45418 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45418?

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