CVE-2026-53416
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Path Traversal in Zoom VDI Client and Plugins

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Description
Path traversal in Zoom VDI Client and Plugins may allow an authenticated user to conduct information disclosure via local access.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-53416
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56246

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
zoom zoom_vdi_client *
zoom zoom_plugins *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-23 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal issue in Zoom VDI Client and Plugins. It allows an authenticated user to access files outside intended directories via local access, potentially leading to information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to read sensitive files on your system, including confidential data. This may lead to unauthorized information disclosure or further attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to personal or health data, violating GDPR or HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Zoom VDI Client and Plugins to the latest version to address the path traversal vulnerability. Ensure only authenticated users have local access to systems running these components.

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