CVE-2025-49459: Zoom Workplace for Windows on ARM · Missing Authorization
Affects Zoom Workplace for Windows on ARMSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Sep 2025
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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Communications, Inc Zoom Workplace for Windows on ARM | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should monitor Zoom Communications' official channels for the release of version 6.5.0 or later that addresses this vulnerability and apply updates promptly. Until patches are available, restrict local user permissions to the minimum necessary, avoiding granting installation or administrative rights to untrusted users. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to detect and prevent unauthorized privilege escalation attempts. Conduct regular audits of local user accounts and installed software to identify potential misuse. Consider isolating ARM-based Windows devices running Zoom Workplace in segmented network zones to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. Additionally, implement robust logging and monitoring to detect suspicious installer activity or privilege escalation attempts. Educate users about the risks of local privilege escalation and enforce strict physical and logical access controls to prevent unauthorized local access.
Description
Missing authorization in the installer for Zoom Workplace for Windows on ARM before version 6.5.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.