How severe is CVE-2024-42440?

CVE-2024-42440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42440?

CVE-2024-42440 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-2024-42440?

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

Does CVE-2024-42440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39625.

When was CVE-2024-42440 published?

CVE-2024-42440 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42440

CVE-2024-42440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39625
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42440?: Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-42440?: CVE-2024-42440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42440?: CVE-2024-42440 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-2024-42440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39625.
When was CVE-2024-42440 published?: CVE-2024-42440 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24034

Affected products (3)

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

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