How severe is CVE-2023-41969?

CVE-2023-41969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 low.

Is CVE-2023-41969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41969?

CVE-2023-41969 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41969?

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.

Does CVE-2023-41969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46428.

When was CVE-2023-41969 published?

CVE-2023-41969 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41969

CVE-2023-41969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-61.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46428
Weakness: CWE-61
Affected product: Zscaler Client Connector
Published: 2024-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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.
How severe is CVE-2023-41969?: CVE-2023-41969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-41969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41969?: CVE-2023-41969 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41969?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-41969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46428.
When was CVE-2023-41969 published?: CVE-2023-41969 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zscaler:client_connector:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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