How severe is CVE-2024-27238?

CVE-2024-27238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27238?

CVE-2024-27238 primarily affects Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27238?

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.

Does CVE-2024-27238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24477.

When was CVE-2024-27238 published?

CVE-2024-27238 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27238

CVE-2024-27238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24477
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit
Published: 2024-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Race condition in the installer for some Zoom Apps and SDKs for Windows before version 6.0.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27238?: Race condition in the installer for some Zoom Apps and SDKs for Windows before version 6.0.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-27238?: CVE-2024-27238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27238?: CVE-2024-27238 primarily affects Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27238?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-27238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24477.
When was CVE-2024-27238 published?: CVE-2024-27238 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24021

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:zoom:meeting_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoom:rooms:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zoom:workplace_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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