Client Connector
CVE-2023-41971: Windows ZCC Upgrade DoS And Privilege Escalation Through RPC Control
An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows allows a system file to be overwritten.This issue affects Client Connector on Windows: before 3.7.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 3.1 5.3
EPSS0.19%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Client Connector (Windows) 0 | 3.7 or later |
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What it is
An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows allows a system file to be overwritten.This issue affects Client Connector on Windows: before 3.7.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.