Zscaler ZIA File Type Control prior 6.2r input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Zscaler ZIA File Type Control. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-25684. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Zscaler ZIA File Type Control. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A file type attribution issue in Zscaler Internet Access File Type Control evaluation rules may allow improper evaluation of File Type Control policies in rare circumstances.

The advisory is available at help.zscaler.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-25684 since 02/05/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 6.2r eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ZIA File Type Control 6.2r

Timelineinfo

02/05/2026 CVE reserved
09/18/2026 +224 days Advisory disclosed
09/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: help.zscaler.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-25684 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-25684
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407514

Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2026 16:40
Changes: 09/18/2026 16:40 (61)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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