CVE-2024-39820

MEDIUM
Published Jul 15, 2024 Modified Aug 5, 2025 CWE-427

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.6
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-427 CWE-427

Affected Products

Vendor Product
zoom workplace_desktop

References

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-39820? +
CVE-2024-39820 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39820? +
CVE-2024-39820 affects products from zoom, specifically: workplace_desktop. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39820? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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