Zoom
CVE-2026-30902
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate as local user
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DeliveryAccess Zoom client executable or configuration
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ExploitExploit privilege management flaw
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ExecutionEscalate to system privileges
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Least privilege enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Zoom client installed on Windows system. Attacker must possess valid local user credentials. Direct local file system access to Zoom installation directory or process memory required. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Zoom Client for Windows contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges through improper access controls. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive system resources without administrative approval. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Improper Privilege Management in certain Zoom Clients for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
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Classified as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). Improper Privilege Management in certain Zoom Clients for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
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Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Improper Privilege Management in certain Zoom Clients for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
Executive ViewAI
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Zoom's Windows client allows authenticated users to gain elevated system access on affected machines. This poses a significant risk to organizations where Zoom users have local administrative access or where compromised accounts could be leveraged to breach internal systems.
Restrict Zoom client installation to non-administrative user accounts; disable unnecessary Zoom features and plugins; implement application whitelisting to prevent privilege escalation attempts; enforce strict endpoint access controls and monitor for suspicious local privilege escalation activities; consider restricting Zoom usage to web client until patch availability; segment Zoom client endpoints from critical infrastructure.
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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