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4.9

Zscaler Client Connector: Unintended ZIA Disabling via PowerShell

CVE-2024-23464 · published 2 years ago
Summary

A vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows versions earlier than 4.2.1 allows an attacker with admin rights to disable ZIA using PowerShell commands. This can expose users to internet threats and data breaches. Update to version 4.2.1 or later to address the issue and ensure continued protection.

What to do
  • Update zscaler client_connector to version 4.2.1 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
zscaler client_connector < 4.2.1
cpe:2.3:a:zscaler:client_connector:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Original advisory text
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
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
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
4.9 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-281Improper Preservation of Permissions
Timeline
Published6 Aug 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-23464 · NVD
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