How severe is CVE-2024-23464?

CVE-2024-23464 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23464 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23464?

CVE-2024-23464 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23464?

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-2024-23464 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23464 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20962.

When was CVE-2024-23464 published?

CVE-2024-23464 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23464

CVE-2024-23464 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20962
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Zscaler Client Connector
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In certain cases, Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) can be disabled by PowerShell commands with admin rights. This affects Zscaler Client Connector on Windows <4.2.1

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23464?: In certain cases, Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) can be disabled by PowerShell commands with admin rights. This affects Zscaler Client Connector on Windows <4.2.1
How severe is CVE-2024-23464?: CVE-2024-23464 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23464 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23464?: CVE-2024-23464 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23464?: 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-2024-23464 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23464 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20962.
When was CVE-2024-23464 published?: CVE-2024-23464 was published on 2024-08-06 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=4.2.1

Affected products (1)

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

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