How severe is CVE-2024-23483?

CVE-2024-23483 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-2024-23483 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23483?

CVE-2024-23483 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23483?

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-2024-23483 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23483 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20981.

When was CVE-2024-23483 published?

CVE-2024-23483 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23483

CVE-2024-23483 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20981
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Zscaler Client Connector
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS allows OS Command Injection. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS <4.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23483?: An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS allows OS Command Injection. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS <4.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-23483?: CVE-2024-23483 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-2024-23483 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23483?: CVE-2024-23483 affects Zscaler Client Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23483?: 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-2024-23483 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23483 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20981.
When was CVE-2024-23483 published?: CVE-2024-23483 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=macos&applicable_version=4.2

Affected products (1)

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

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