CVE-2024-27238

HIGH

Published Jul 15, 2024 Modified Aug 5, 2025 CWE-367

Description

Race condition in the installer for some Zoom Apps and SDKs for Windows before version 6.0.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-367 CWE-367

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
zoom	meeting_software_development_kit	< 6.0.0
zoom	rooms	< 6.0.0
zoom	workplace_desktop	< 6.0.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24021 https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27238? +

Race condition in the installer for some Zoom Apps and SDKs for Windows before version 6.0.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-27238? +

CVE-2024-27238 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27238? +

CVE-2024-27238 affects products from zoom, specifically: meeting_software_development_kit, rooms, workplace_desktop. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27238? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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