How severe is CVE-2022-36924?

CVE-2022-36924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2022-36924 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36924?

CVE-2022-36924 affects Zoom Rooms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36924?

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-2022-36924 published?

CVE-2022-36924 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36924

CVE-2022-36924 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Rooms 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Zoom Rooms
Published: 2022-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Zoom Rooms Installer for Windows prior to 5.12.6 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability during the install process to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36924?: The Zoom Rooms Installer for Windows prior to 5.12.6 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability during the install process to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user.
How severe is CVE-2022-36924?: CVE-2022-36924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2022-36924 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36924?: CVE-2022-36924 affects Zoom Rooms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36924?: 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-2022-36924 published?: CVE-2022-36924 was published on 2022-11-17 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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