Webcam and Microphone Access Vulnerability in Zulip Desktop by Zulip
CVE-2020-10858

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Zulip

Status
Zulip Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2021

What is CVE-2020-10858?

The Zulip Desktop application prior to version 5.0.0 contains a security flaw that allows malicious actors to access the device's webcam and microphone without appropriate permission requests. This oversight can lead to unauthorized recording and invasion of user privacy. Users are advised to update their software to the latest version to prevent potential exploitation of this vulnerability. For more details, visit the official Zulip blog.

References

https://blog.zulip.com/2020/04/01/zulip-desktop-5-0-0-sec...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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