CVE-2023-43586 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Path traversal in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom SDKs for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

## Description
Path traversal in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom SDKs for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.

## Metrics

- **CVSS:** 3.1 8.8/10  
- **Vector:** AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H  
- **EPSS Probability:** 0.99% (58.1th percentile)  
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. [Learn more](https://www.first.org/epss/)

## Weakness Enumeration

- [CWE-426](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/426.html)  
- [CWE-22](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/22.html)

## Affected Software

| Vendor | Product | Versions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zoom | Meeting Software Development Kit | < 5.16.5 |
| Zoom | Video Software Development Kit | < 5.16.5 |
| Zoom | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | < 5.14.14 |
| Zoom | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | >= 5.15.0, < 5.15.12 |
| Zoom | Zoom | < 5.16.5 |

## References

- [Vendor Advisory](https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/ZSB-23059/)  
- [Vendor Advisory](https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/ZSB-23059/)

## Timeline
**Published:** Dec 13, 2023  
**Last Modified:** Jun 17, 2026  
**Status:** Modified

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is CVE-2023-43586?**  
Path traversal in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom SDKs for Windows may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.

**How severe is CVE-2023-43586?**  
CVE-2023-43586 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

**How do I fix CVE-2023-43586?**  
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also [run a Strix scan](https://app.strix.ai/) to test if your systems are affected.

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