How severe is CVE-2024-39820?

CVE-2024-39820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-39820 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39820?

CVE-2024-39820 affects Zoom Workplace Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39820?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-39820 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39820 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38249.

When was CVE-2024-39820 published?

CVE-2024-39820 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39820

CVE-2024-39820 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zoom Workplace Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38249
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Zoom Workplace Desktop
Published: 2024-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS before version 6.0.10 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39820?: Uncontrolled search path element in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS before version 6.0.10 may allow an authenticated user to conduct a denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-39820?: CVE-2024-39820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-39820 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39820?: CVE-2024-39820 affects Zoom Workplace Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39820?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39820 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39820 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38249.
When was CVE-2024-39820 published?: CVE-2024-39820 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24027

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zoom:workplace_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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