CVE-2023-28805
CVE-2023-28805 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Zscaler Client Connector
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Linux allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Client Connector: before 1.4.0.105
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28805?
- An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Linux allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Client Connector: before 1.4.0.105
- How severe is CVE-2023-28805?
- CVE-2023-28805 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-28805 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28805?
- CVE-2023-28805 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28805?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-28805 published?
- CVE-2023-28805 was published on 2023-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zscaler:client_connector:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
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