CVE-2023-28598
CVE-2023-28598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Zoom
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Zoom for Linux clients prior to 5.13.10 contain an HTML injection vulnerability. If a victim starts a chat with a malicious user it could result in a Zoom application crash.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28598?
- Zoom for Linux clients prior to 5.13.10 contain an HTML injection vulnerability. If a victim starts a chat with a malicious user it could result in a Zoom application crash.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28598?
- CVE-2023-28598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-28598 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28598?
- CVE-2023-28598 affects Zoom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28598?
- 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-2023-28598 published?
- CVE-2023-28598 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
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