CVE-2026-30905: CWE-73 External control of file name or path in Zoom Communications Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin
External Control of File Name or Path in the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin Windows Universal Installer before version 6.6.11 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-30905) affects the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin Windows Universal Installer prior to version 6.6.11. It is classified under CWE-73, indicating external control of file name or path. An authenticated user with local access could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An authenticated local user may leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification of system files, or disruption of service. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts related to the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin.
CVE-2026-30905: CWE-73 External control of file name or path in Zoom Communications Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin
Description
External Control of File Name or Path in the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin Windows Universal Installer before version 6.6.11 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-30905) affects the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin Windows Universal Installer prior to version 6.6.11. It is classified under CWE-73, indicating external control of file name or path. An authenticated user with local access could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An authenticated local user may leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification of system files, or disruption of service. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts related to the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Zoom
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-06T18:44:57.631Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a04c4b8cbff5d8610fad359
Added to database: 5/13/2026, 6:36:40 PM
Last enriched: 5/21/2026, 12:12:38 PM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 9:23:59 PM
Views: 40
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