CWE-939 Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme in Zoom Communications Zoom Workplace (CVE-2026-53407)
CVE-2026-53407 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Communications' Zoom Workplace application affecting versions before 7.0.4 on Android and before 7.0.3 on iOS. It involves improper authorization in the handler for a custom URL scheme, which may allow an unauthenticated user to escalate privileges via network access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality and integrity without impacting availability. No official patch or vendor advisory is provided in the data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-53407) concerns improper authorization in the custom URL scheme handler of Zoom Workplace before version 7.0.4 on Android and before 7.0.3 on iOS. An unauthenticated attacker with network access could exploit this flaw to escalate privileges within the application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is tracked by the Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik under advisory WID-SEC-W-2026-1839. No patch links or remediation details are provided, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to escalate privileges in the Zoom Workplace app, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or elevated capabilities within the app. The confidentiality and integrity of the affected system could be compromised. Availability impact is not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is provided, users should monitor Zoom Communications' official channels for updates addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, restricting network access to the application and limiting exposure may reduce risk.
CWE-939 Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme in Zoom Communications Zoom Workplace (CVE-2026-53407)
Description
CVE-2026-53407 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zoom Communications' Zoom Workplace application affecting versions before 7.0.4 on Android and before 7.0.3 on iOS. It involves improper authorization in the handler for a custom URL scheme, which may allow an unauthenticated user to escalate privileges via network access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality and integrity without impacting availability. No official patch or vendor advisory is provided in the data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-53407) concerns improper authorization in the custom URL scheme handler of Zoom Workplace before version 7.0.4 on Android and before 7.0.3 on iOS. An unauthenticated attacker with network access could exploit this flaw to escalate privileges within the application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is tracked by the Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik under advisory WID-SEC-W-2026-1839. No patch links or remediation details are provided, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to escalate privileges in the Zoom Workplace app, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or elevated capabilities within the app. The confidentiality and integrity of the affected system could be compromised. Availability impact is not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is provided, users should monitor Zoom Communications' official channels for updates addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, restricting network access to the application and limiting exposure may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_base
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik
- Advisory Id
- WID-SEC-W-2026-1839
- Cve Count
- 2
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-53408"]
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a294ee78dd33fbd853c5acf
Added to database: 06/10/2026, 11:47:51 UTC
Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 15:10:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 167
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