How severe is CVE-2023-41972?

CVE-2023-41972 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-2023-41972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41972?

CVE-2023-41972 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41972?

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-2023-41972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46431.

When was CVE-2023-41972 published?

CVE-2023-41972 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41972

CVE-2023-41972 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46431
Weakness: CWE-280
Affected product: Zscaler Client Connector
Published: 2024-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In some rare cases, there is a password type validation missing in Revert Password check and for some features it could be disabled. Fixed Version: Win ZApp 4.3.0.121 and later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41972?: In some rare cases, there is a password type validation missing in Revert Password check and for some features it could be disabled. Fixed Version: Win ZApp 4.3.0.121 and later.
How severe is CVE-2023-41972?: CVE-2023-41972 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-2023-41972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41972?: CVE-2023-41972 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41972?: 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-2023-41972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46431.
When was CVE-2023-41972 published?: CVE-2023-41972 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?applicable_category=Windows&applicable_version=4.3.0.121&deployment_date=2023-09-01&id=1463196

Affected products (1)

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

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