How severe is CVE-2024-42439?

CVE-2024-42439 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42439 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-2024-42439?

CVE-2024-42439 primarily affects Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42439?

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

Does CVE-2024-42439 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42439 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39624.

When was CVE-2024-42439 published?

CVE-2024-42439 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42439

CVE-2024-42439 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39624
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS and Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS before 6.1.0 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42439?: Untrusted search path in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS and Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS before 6.1.0 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-42439?: CVE-2024-42439 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42439 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-2024-42439?: CVE-2024-42439 primarily affects Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42439?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42439 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42439 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39624.
When was CVE-2024-42439 published?: CVE-2024-42439 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24032

Affected products (2)

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

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