ZoomWebClient

Automatically launch the Zoom Web Client instead of the desktop client when clicking invite URLs.

ZoomWebClient: Launch Zoom Web Client Automatically

ZoomWebClient is a Firefox add-on that redirects Zoom invitation URLs to the Zoom Web Client, providing a safer alternative to the desktop client with added security and protection against potential vulnerabilities.

Add-on stats

Users: 22
-2
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-08-22)
Creation date: 2022-08-21
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 8.04K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Automatically launch the Zoom Web Client instead of the desktop client when clicking invite URLs. Why use the desktop client that does shady things and has (had) privilege escalation vulnerabilities ?

All this extension does is take the zoom invitation url that ends in /j/[meeting_id]?[optional_parameters] and redirect it to /wc/join/[meeting_id]?[optional_parameters]

Add-on safety

Risk impact

ZoomWebClient requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ZoomWebClient has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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