CVE-2023-41969: client connector (CVSS 7.3)

Description

An arbitrary file deletion in ZSATrayManager where it protects the temporary encrypted ZApp issue reporting file from the unprivileged end user access and modification. Fixed version: Win ZApp 4.3.0 and later.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-61 CWE-61

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
zscaler	client_connector	< 4.3

References

Other References

https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023 https://help.zscaler.com/client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41969? +

An arbitrary file deletion in ZSATrayManager where it protects the temporary encrypted ZApp issue reporting file from the unprivileged end user access and modification. Fixed version: Win ZApp 4.3.0 and later. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-41969? +

CVE-2023-41969 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41969? +

CVE-2023-41969 affects products from zscaler, specifically: client_connector. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-41969? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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