CVE-2024-42441: Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS · [LLM] Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affects Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.2 Medium : upgrade to 6.1.5 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 14% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.1.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Aug 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS to 6.1.5.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Communications Inc. Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-42441, European organizations should immediately update all affected Zoom macOS applications to version 6.1.5 or later, where the privilege assignment issue is resolved. Beyond patching, organizations should audit local user privileges on macOS systems to ensure that only necessary users have elevated rights, minimizing the pool of potential attackers who could exploit this vulnerability. Implement strict endpoint security controls, including application whitelisting and monitoring for unusual privilege escalation attempts. Employ macOS security features such as System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions to detect and block suspicious activities. Regularly review and enforce least privilege principles for all users and service accounts. Additionally, conduct security awareness training to reduce insider threat risks and ensure that local access is tightly controlled and monitored. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly recover from any potential compromise resulting from privilege escalation.
Description
Incorrect privilege assignment in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.