How severe is CVE-2024-45418?

CVE-2024-45418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45418?

CVE-2024-45418 primarily affects Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45418?

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

Does CVE-2024-45418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53926.

When was CVE-2024-45418 published?

CVE-2024-45418 was published on 2025-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45418

CVE-2024-45418 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53926
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit
Published: 2025-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Symlink following in the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS before version 6.1.5 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45418?: Symlink following in the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS before version 6.1.5 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2024-45418?: CVE-2024-45418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45418?: CVE-2024-45418 primarily affects Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53926.
When was CVE-2024-45418 published?: CVE-2024-45418 was published on 2025-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24040/

Affected products (4)

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

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