CVE-2021-26737: zscaler client_connector Origin Validation Error
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 23-10-2023Last modified 11-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-26737 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Origin Validation Error vulnerability in zscaler client_connector. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.11%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 11-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Zscaler Client Connector for macOS prior to 3.6 did not sufficiently validate RPC clients. A local adversary without sufficient privileges may be able to shutdown the Zscaler tunnel by exploiting a race condition.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSources2 sources · 4.7–5.5
- NVDNIST4.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.11%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
1%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.11% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.11%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Zscaler1 product
- client_connector< 3.6
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- help.zscaler.com/client-connector/…Release Notes