How severe is CVE-2024-23482?

CVE-2024-23482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23482 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23482?

CVE-2024-23482 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23482?

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-2024-23482 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23482 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20980.

When was CVE-2024-23482 published?

CVE-2024-23482 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23482

CVE-2024-23482 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20980
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Zscaler Client Connector
Published: 2024-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ZScaler service is susceptible to a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the ZScalerService process. Fixed Version: Mac ZApp 4.2.0.241 and later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23482?: The ZScaler service is susceptible to a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the ZScalerService process. Fixed Version: Mac ZApp 4.2.0.241 and later.
How severe is CVE-2024-23482?: CVE-2024-23482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23482 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23482?: CVE-2024-23482 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23482?: 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-2024-23482 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23482 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20980.
When was CVE-2024-23482 published?: CVE-2024-23482 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-2024

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zscaler:client_connector:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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