CVE-2020-11632
CVE-2020-11632 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Zscaler Client Connector
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Zscaler Client Connector prior to 2.1.2.150 did not quote the search path for services, which allows a local adversary to execute code with system privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-11632?
- The Zscaler Client Connector prior to 2.1.2.150 did not quote the search path for services, which allows a local adversary to execute code with system privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2020-11632?
- CVE-2020-11632 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-11632 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-11632?
- CVE-2020-11632 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-11632?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-11632 published?
- CVE-2020-11632 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zscaler:client_connector:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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