How severe is CVE-2021-34411?

CVE-2021-34411 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-34411 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-34411?

CVE-2021-34411 affects Zoom Rooms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34411?

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-2021-34411 published?

CVE-2021-34411 was published on 2021-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-34411

CVE-2021-34411 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Rooms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Zoom Rooms
Published: 2021-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

During the installation process forZoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows before version 5.3.0 it is possible to launch Internet Explorer with elevated privileges. If the installer was launched with elevated privileges such as by SCCM this can result in a local privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-34411?: During the installation process forZoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows before version 5.3.0 it is possible to launch Internet Explorer with elevated privileges. If the installer was launched with elevated privileges such as by SCCM this can result in a local privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2021-34411?: CVE-2021-34411 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-34411 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-34411?: CVE-2021-34411 affects Zoom Rooms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34411?: 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-2021-34411 published?: CVE-2021-34411 was published on 2021-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zoom:rooms:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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