Zscaler Client Connector up to 4.2.0 on Windows permissions

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Zscaler Client Connector up to 4.2.0 on Windows. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to permissions. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-23464. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Zscaler Client Connector up to 4.2.0 on Windows and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permissions vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-281. The product does not preserve permissions or incorrectly preserves permissions when copying, restoring, or sharing objects, which can cause them to have less restrictive permissions than intended. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The advisory is shared for download at help.zscaler.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-23464 since 01/17/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 265425 (Zscaler Client Connector < 4.2.1 Improper Preservation of Permissions (CVE-2024-23464)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at help.zscaler.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (265425). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
CNA Vector (Zscaler): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permissions
CWE: CWE-281 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 265425
Nessus Name: Zscaler Client Connector < 4.2.1 Improper Preservation of Permissions (CVE-2024-23464)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Client Connector 4.2.1

Timelineinfo

01/17/2024 🔍
08/06/2024 +201 days 🔍
08/06/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/24/2025 +414 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: help.zscaler.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-23464 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-23464
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-273784

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2024 20:34
Updated: 09/24/2025 17:36
Changes: 08/06/2024 20:34 (65), 09/24/2025 17:36 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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