CVE-2023-41971

Published: May 2, 2024Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

An Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows allows a system file to be overwritten.This issue affects Client Connector on Windows: before 3.7.

Affected (1)

Products: Zscaler: Client Connector

Zscaler

1 product

Client Connector

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Zscaler Client Connector	Before 3.7

Related CWEs

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (2)

https://help.zscaler.com/zscaler-client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2021??applicable_category=windows&applicable_version=3.7

Source: cve@zscaler.com

Release NotesVendor Advisory

https://help.zscaler.com/zscaler-client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2021??applicable_category=windows&applicable_version=3.7

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Release NotesVendor Advisory

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