CVE-2024-23457

The anti-tampering functionality of the Zscaler Client Connector can be disabled under certain conditions when an uninstall password is enforced. This affects Zscaler Client Connector on Windows prior to 4.2.0.209

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:zscaler:client_connector:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-05-01 17:15

Updated : 2026-06-17 07:12

NVD link : CVE-2024-23457

Mitre link : CVE-2024-23457

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-23457

JSON object : View

Products Affected

zscaler

client_connector

CWE

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

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