How severe is CVE-2022-36927?

CVE-2022-36927 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-2022-36927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36927?

CVE-2022-36927 affects Zoom Rooms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36927?

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-2022-36927 published?

CVE-2022-36927 was published on 2023-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36927

CVE-2022-36927 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-367.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Zoom Rooms
Published: 2023-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoom Rooms for macOS clients before version 5.11.3 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36927?: Zoom Rooms for macOS clients before version 5.11.3 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to root.
How severe is CVE-2022-36927?: CVE-2022-36927 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-2022-36927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36927?: CVE-2022-36927 affects Zoom Rooms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36927?: 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-2022-36927 published?: CVE-2022-36927 was published on 2023-01-09 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:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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