Zoom Issues Patches for Critical Account Takeover Vulnerability in Windows Clients

Zoom has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-53412) in its Windows-based applications, including Zoom Workplace and VDI Client. This flaw, rated 9.8 CVSS, stems from improper input validation and could allow an unauthenticated attacker to take over user accounts via network access. Users are urged to update their software immediately.