How severe is CVE-2024-27240?

CVE-2024-27240 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-2024-27240 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-2024-27240?

CVE-2024-27240 primarily affects Zoom Rooms. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27240?

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-2024-27240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24479.

When was CVE-2024-27240 published?

CVE-2024-27240 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27240

CVE-2024-27240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Rooms 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24479
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Zoom Rooms
Published: 2024-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in the installer for some Zoom Apps for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27240?: Improper input validation in the installer for some Zoom Apps for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct a privilege escalation via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-27240?: CVE-2024-27240 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-2024-27240 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-2024-27240?: CVE-2024-27240 primarily affects Zoom Rooms. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27240?: 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-2024-27240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24479.
When was CVE-2024-27240 published?: CVE-2024-27240 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24019

Affected products (3)

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

More vulnerabilities in Zoom Rooms

CVE-2025-49457 — Critical (CVSS 9.6): Untrusted search path in certain Zoom Clients for Windows may allow an unauthenticated user to conduct an escalation of…
CVE-2024-24691 — Critical (CVSS 9.6): Improper input validation in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom Meeting SDK for…
CVE-2025-30663 — High (CVSS 8.8): Time-of-check time-of-use race condition in some Zoom Workplace Apps may allow an authenticated user to conduct an…
CVE-2023-39211 — High (CVSS 8.8): Improper privilege management in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows and Zoom Rooms for Windows before 5.15.5 may allow an…
CVE-2022-36930 — High (CVSS 8.8): Zoom Rooms for Windows installers before version 5.13.0 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local…
CVE-2022-36927 — High (CVSS 8.8): Zoom Rooms for macOS clients before version 5.11.3 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local…

All CVEs affecting Zoom Rooms →

Other CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-48316 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could…
CVE-2026-48281 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could…
CVE-2026-48277 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could…
CVE-2026-48055 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Streambert is a cross-platform Electron Desktop App to stream and download any video media. In versions 2.4.0 and…
CVE-2026-34910 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit an Improper Input Validation vulnerability found in UniFi OS…
CVE-2026-33587 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Lack of user input sanitisation in Open Notebook v1.8.3 allows the application user to execute Python code (and…

Browse all CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) vulnerabilities →