Untrusted search path in Zoom Video Communications, Inc. products - CVE-2025-49457

Vulnerability identifier: #VU113833

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49457

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows
Zoom Rooms Client for Windows
Zoom Rooms Controller for Windows
Zoom Meeting SDK for Windows
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Install updates from vendor's website.

Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows - update to 6.3.10 59437
Zoom Rooms Client for Windows - update to 6.3.10
Zoom Meeting SDK for Windows - update to 6.3.10
Zoom Rooms Controller for Windows - update to 6.3.10
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) - addressed in versions 6.1.16.25750, 6.2.12.25780, 6.3.10.25910

• https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/ZSB-25030/

• Privilege escalation in Zoom Clients for Windows