#VU79127 Path traversal in Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows - CVE-2023-36534

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79127

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36534

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows: 5.0.0 23168.0427 - 5.14.6 15434

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External links
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/#ZSB-23030

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.