Client Connector
CVE-2024-23458: Local Privilege Escalation on Zscaler Client Connector on Windows
While copying individual autoupdater log files, reparse point check was missing which could result into crafted attacks, potentially leading to a local privilege escalation.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.3
EPSS0.11%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 | 4.2.0.190 or later |
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What it is
While copying individual autoupdater log files, reparse point check was missing which could result into crafted attacks, potentially leading to a local privilege escalation. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector on Windows <4.2.0.190.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.