CVE-2019-13567
CVE-2019-13567 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Zoom
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Zoom Client before 4.4.53932.0709 on macOS allows remote code execution, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-13450. If the ZoomOpener daemon (aka the hidden web server) is running, but the Zoom Client is not installed or can't be opened, an attacker can remotely execute code with a maliciously crafted launch URL. NOTE: ZoomOpener is removed by the Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) if this tool is enabled and has the 2019-07-10 MRTConfigData.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-13567?
- The Zoom Client before 4.4.53932.0709 on macOS allows remote code execution, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-13450. If the ZoomOpener daemon (aka the hidden web server) is running, but the Zoom Client is not installed or can't be opened, an attacker can remotely execute code with a maliciously crafted launch URL. NOTE: ZoomOpener is removed by the Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) if this tool is enabled and has the 2019-07-10 MRTConfigData.
- How severe is CVE-2019-13567?
- CVE-2019-13567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-13567 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-13567?
- CVE-2019-13567 affects Zoom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-13567?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-13567 published?
- CVE-2019-13567 was published on 2019-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/wbowling/13f9f90365c171806b9ffba2c841026b
- https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201361963-New-Updates-for-Mac-OS
- https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149420685405708295
- https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149422543658520578
- https://twitter.com/riskybusiness/status/1149125147019767814
- https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1149457231504498689
- https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1166998107667619841
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
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