CVE-2023-36538
CVE-2023-36538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Rooms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Zoom Rooms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control in Zoom Rooms for Windows before version 5.15.0 may allow an authenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36538?
- Improper access control in Zoom Rooms for Windows before version 5.15.0 may allow an authenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36538?
- CVE-2023-36538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-36538 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-2023-36538?
- CVE-2023-36538 affects Zoom Rooms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-36538?
- 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-2023-36538 published?
- CVE-2023-36538 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zoom:rooms:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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