CVE-2023-43591
CVE-2023-43591 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Rooms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-280.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-280
- Affected product: Zoom Rooms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper privilege management in Zoom Rooms for macOS before version 5.16.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-43591?
- Improper privilege management in Zoom Rooms for macOS before version 5.16.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2023-43591?
- CVE-2023-43591 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-43591 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-43591?
- CVE-2023-43591 affects Zoom Rooms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-43591?
- 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-2023-43591 published?
- CVE-2023-43591 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zoom:rooms:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
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