CVE-2026-30905: External Control of File Name or Path in the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin Windows Universal Installer before vers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-30905?

workplace virtual desktop infrastructure: upgrade to 6.6.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-30905 being exploited?

CVE-2026-30905 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-30905 affect?

CVE-2026-30905 affects workplace virtual desktop infrastructure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). External Control of File Name or Path in the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin Windows Universal Installer before version 6.6.11 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-30905 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting workplace virtual desktop infrastructure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

External Control of File Name or Path in the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin Windows Universal Installer before version 6.6.11 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-73, CWE-610
Published	2026-05-13
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Zoom Video Communications, Inc. · Vendor: zoom

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-13 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 17:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zoom workplace virtual desktop infrastructure UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.6.11

Fixed in: 6.6.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workplace-virtual-desktop-infrastructure || rpm -q workplace-virtual-desktop-infrastructure || workplace-virtual-desktop-infrastructure --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.6.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade workplace-virtual-desktop-infrastructure

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade workplace-virtual-desktop-infrastructure

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-30905?

workplace virtual desktop infrastructure: upgrade to 6.6.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-30905 being exploited?

CVE-2026-30905 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-30905 affect?

CVE-2026-30905 affects workplace virtual desktop infrastructure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). External Control of File Name or Path in the Zoom Workplace VDI Plugin Windows Universal Installer before version 6.6.11 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

How urgent is CVE-2026-30905?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Zoom vulnerabilities

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