CVE-2026-53418: CWE-939 Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme in Zoom Communications Zoom Workplace
Description
Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme in Zoom Workplace for Android before version 7.2.1 may allow an unauthenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Zoom Communications
Zoom Workplace
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-939) affects Zoom Workplace for Android prior to version 7.2.1. The flaw is due to improper authorization checks in the handler for a custom URL scheme, enabling an unauthenticated attacker with network access to escalate privileges within the application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no user interaction required and low attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, potentially allowing an attacker to gain higher access rights within the Zoom Workplace Android app. This could compromise sensitive information or functionality within the app. There is no indication of availability impact or known active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version 7.2.1 or later is available that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should upgrade Zoom Workplace for Android to version 7.2.1 or later to remediate this issue. No additional mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Zoom
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-09T10:18:05.661Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ace415b2cdf04f656747dac
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 14:34:03 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 14:49:56 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 04:19:18 UTC
Views: 8
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.