CVE-2022-22782
CVE-2022-22782 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Meetings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
- CVSS v2: 6.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Zoom Meetings
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows prior to version 5.9.7, Zoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows prior to version 5.10.0, Zoom Plugins for Microsoft Outlook for Windows prior to version 5.10.3, and Zoom VDI Windows Meeting Clients prior to version 5.9.6; was susceptible to a local privilege escalation issue during the installer repair operation. A malicious actor could utilize this to potentially delete system level files or folders, causing integrity or availability issues on the user’s host machine.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-22782?
- The Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows prior to version 5.9.7, Zoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows prior to version 5.10.0, Zoom Plugins for Microsoft Outlook for Windows prior to version 5.10.3, and Zoom VDI Windows Meeting Clients prior to version 5.9.6; was susceptible to a local privilege escalation issue during the installer repair operation. A malicious actor could utilize this to potentially delete system level files or folders, causing integrity or availability issues on the user’s host machine.
- How severe is CVE-2022-22782?
- CVE-2022-22782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-22782 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-22782?
- CVE-2022-22782 primarily affects Zoom Meetings. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-22782?
- 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-2022-22782 published?
- CVE-2022-22782 was published on 2022-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:zoom:meetings:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:zoom:rooms_for_conference_rooms:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:zoom:vdi_windows_meeting_clients:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom_plugin_for_microsoft_outlook:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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