CVE-2023-28797

Zscaler Client Connector for Windows before 4.1 writes/deletes a configuration file inside specific folders on the disk. A malicious user can replace the folder and execute code as a privileged user.

CVSS v3 7.3 HIGH

7.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

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-2022	Release Notes

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2023-10-23 14:15

Updated : 2023-10-27 00:41

NVD link : CVE-2023-28797

Mitre link : CVE-2023-28797

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-28797

JSON object : View

Products Affected

zscaler

client_connector

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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