CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-10858

First published: Fri Feb 05 2021(Updated: )

Zulip Desktop before 5.0.0 allows attackers to perform recording via the webcam and microphone due to a missing permission request handler.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zulip Desktop<5.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-10858?

    CVE-2020-10858 is a vulnerability in Zulip Desktop before version 5.0.0 that allows attackers to perform recording via the webcam and microphone without permission.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-10858?

    CVE-2020-10858 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium severity.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2020-10858?

    The affected software for CVE-2020-10858 is Zulip Desktop versions up to (exclusive) 5.0.0.

  • How can the CVE-2020-10858 vulnerability be fixed?

    To fix the CVE-2020-10858 vulnerability, users should update Zulip Desktop to version 5.0.0 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-10858?

    More information about CVE-2020-10858 can be found at the following link: [https://blog.zulip.com/2020/04/01/zulip-desktop-5-0-0-security-release/]

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