CVE-2024-23480

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 v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.1 / Impact : 5.8

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023?applicable_category=macos&applicable_version=4.2	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023?applicable_category=macos&applicable_version=4.2	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:zscaler:client_connector:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-05-01 17:15

Updated : 2026-06-17 07:13

NVD link : CVE-2024-23480

Mitre link : CVE-2024-23480

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-23480

JSON object : View

Products Affected

zscaler

client_connector

CWE

CWE-347

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

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