Using Zoom For Meetings? Here’s Why You Should Update It Right Now

If you use Zoom on your phone, laptop, or even through the Workplace or SDK tools, there’s an important security alert you should know about. CERT-In, the Indian government’s cybersecurity agency, has issued a high-severity warning for multiple Zoom products across Windows, macOS, and Android. Also Read: No More Grainy Video Calls! Turn Your Phone Camera Into A Webcam For Zoom, Teams, And Google Meet Calls - Here's How

These vulnerabilities are serious enough to potentially expose your device to data theft, unauthorised access, or even full system compromise if left unpatched. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s going on. Also Read: Honor May Launch World’s First Phone With Dual 200MP Cameras To Take On Galaxy Ultra Series

Who is affected? Anyone using Zoom Workplace (Windows, macOS, Android), Zoom VDI clients and plugins, Zoom Meeting SDK or Workplace SDK. Basically, if Zoom is part of your work calls, online classes, customer meetings, or SDK-based integrations, this alert applies to you. Also Read: iPhone 17 Pro Could Bring Biggest Camera Upgrade Yet: 8x Optical Zoom, New Pro Camera App And More

How Does It Impact You?

CERT-In has flagged multiple security issues affecting Zoom Workplace, the VDI client and plugins, Zoom’s Meeting SDK, and even the Android and macOS versions. Most versions before 6.5.10 are impacted.

According to the note, the vulnerabilities come from problems such as external control of file names or paths, improper authorisation checks, weak cryptographic signature verification, and faulty certificate validation. 

Because of these issues, an attacker could potentially get elevated system privileges, steal sensitive data, execute malicious code, and trigger cross-site scripting attacks. In simpler words, opening the wrong Zoom link or connecting to a compromised meeting could put your device at risk.

What You Should Do

If you are using Zoom, the simple idea is to update it now. 

• Make sure to update to Version 6.5.10 or later. Most of the flagged vulnerabilities are already patched in the latest release. So, go to your Zoom client, then Profile Menu, and Check for Updates.
• For VDI users, install the updated VDI Client and Plugin versions (6.3.14 / 6.4.14 / 6.5.10, depending on your setup).
• And, if you are using it on Android devices, then update directly through the Google Play Store.