CVE-2024-23483: zscaler client_connector Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 06-08-2024Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-23483 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in zscaler client_connector. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.75%
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
An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS allows OS Command Injection. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS <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 · 7.0–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.0HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.75%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
54%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.75% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.75%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
Affected systems
Zscaler1 product
- client_connector< 4.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- help.zscaler.com/client-connector/…Vendor Advisory