How severe is CVE-2023-43586?

CVE-2023-43586 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43586 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43586?

CVE-2023-43586 primarily affects Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43586?

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-2023-43586 published?

CVE-2023-43586 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43586

CVE-2023-43586 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit
Published: 2023-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Path traversal in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom SDKs for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43586?: Path traversal in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom SDKs for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2023-43586?: CVE-2023-43586 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43586 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43586?: CVE-2023-43586 primarily affects Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43586?: 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-2023-43586 published?: CVE-2023-43586 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/ZSB-23059/

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:zoom:meeting_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoom:video_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoom:virtual_desktop_infrastructure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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