How to fix CVE-2024-45418?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Is Meeting Software Development Kit affected by CVE-2024-45418?

Organizations using the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-45418 rated CVSS 5.4. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

CVE-2024-45418

MEDIUM

2025-02-25 [email protected]

5.4

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:28 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 25, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

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.

Analysis

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-61. 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. Affected products include: Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit, Zoom Rooms, Zoom Video Software Development Kit, Zoom Workplace Desktop. Version information: version 6.1.5.

Affected Products

Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit, Zoom Rooms, Zoom Video Software Development Kit, Zoom Workplace Desktop.

Remediation

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.4

CVSS: +27

POC: 0

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