Zoom Account Take Over Vulnerability - 20260817001¶
Overview¶
A critical vulnerability has been identified in Zoom Desktop, and Workplace Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Windows. The flaw is due to improper input validation and may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over a Zoom account via network access.
What is vulnerable?¶
| Product(s) Affected | Version(s) | CVE | CVSS | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom Desktop Client Zoom Workplace VDI Client |
- 7.x prior to 7.0.10 - 6.6.x prior to 6.6.15 - 6.5.x prior to 6.5.18 |
CVE-2026-53412 | 9.8 | Critical |
What has been observed?¶
The WASOC has not received any reports of exploitation of this vulnerability on Western Australian Government networks at the time of writing.
Recommendation¶
The WASOC recommends administrators apply the solutions as per vendor instructions to all affected devices within expected timeframes (refer Patch Management):