How severe is CVE-2023-22883?

CVE-2023-22883 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22883 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22883?

CVE-2023-22883 affects Zoom Meetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22883?

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-2023-22883 published?

CVE-2023-22883 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22883

CVE-2023-22883 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Meetings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Zoom Meetings
Published: 2023-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoom Client for IT Admin Windows installers before version 5.13.5 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability in an attack chain during the installation process to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22883?: Zoom Client for IT Admin Windows installers before version 5.13.5 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability in an attack chain during the installation process to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user.
How severe is CVE-2023-22883?: CVE-2023-22883 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22883 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22883?: CVE-2023-22883 affects Zoom Meetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22883?: 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-2023-22883 published?: CVE-2023-22883 was published on 2023-03-16 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:meetings:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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