CVE-2024-23480: zscaler client_connector
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 01-05-2024Last modified 01-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-23480 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in zscaler client_connector. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 21.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.30%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-05-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 01-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A fallback mechanism in code sign checking on macOS may allow arbitrary code execution. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS prior to 4.2.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.5–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
22%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.30% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.30%
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 vendor · 1 product