CVE-2023-28802: zscaler client_connector
CVSS: 5.4v3.1MediumModified
Published 21-11-2023Last modified 06-01-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-28802 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) vulnerability in zscaler client_connector. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.23%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-01-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows allows an authenticated user to disable ZIA/ZPA by interrupting the service restart from Zscaler Diagnostics. This issue affects Client Connector: before 4.2.0.149.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LSources2 sources · 4.9–5.4
- CVE.orgCNA4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
13%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.23% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.23%
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< 4.2.0.149
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- help.zscaler.com/client-connector/…Release Notes