How severe is CVE-2022-28755?

CVE-2022-28755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical 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-2022-28755 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28755?

CVE-2022-28755 primarily affects Zoom Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28755?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-28755 published?

CVE-2022-28755 was published on 2022-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28755

CVE-2022-28755 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zoom Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Zoom Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Published: 2022-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Zoom Client for Meetings (for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows) before version 5.11.0 are susceptible to a URL parsing vulnerability. If a malicious Zoom meeting URL is opened, the malicious link may direct the user to connect to an arbitrary network address, leading to additional attacks including the potential for remote code execution through launching executables from arbitrary paths.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28755?: The Zoom Client for Meetings (for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows) before version 5.11.0 are susceptible to a URL parsing vulnerability. If a malicious Zoom meeting URL is opened, the malicious link may direct the user to connect to an arbitrary network address, leading to additional attacks including the potential for remote code execution through launching executables from arbitrary paths.
How severe is CVE-2022-28755?: CVE-2022-28755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical 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-2022-28755 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28755?: CVE-2022-28755 primarily affects Zoom Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28755?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-28755 published?: CVE-2022-28755 was published on 2022-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (6)

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cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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