CVE-2024-23464: zscaler client_connector Improper Preservation of Permissions
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 06-08-2024Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-23464 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Preservation of Permissions vulnerability in zscaler client_connector. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.43%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-08-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In certain cases, Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) can be disabled by PowerShell commands with admin rights. This affects Zscaler Client Connector on Windows <4.2.1
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 4.9–7.2
- NVDNIST4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
36%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.43% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.43%
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< 4.2.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- help.zscaler.com/client-connector/…Vendor Advisory