How serious is CVE-2023-41971?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. No public exploit code has been identified yet.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-41971?

CVE-2023-41971 affects zscaler client connector. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41971?

To remediate CVE-2023-41971, check for security patches from zscaler. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2023-41971

High

|7.8

No Exploit

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to overwrite important system files on Windows machines running Zscaler Client Connector versions before 3.7. To exploit this, the attacker needs to trick the system into following a malicious link that leads to the targeted file.

Technical 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.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

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

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$2,684($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 669 days

Quick Information

Published

May 2, 2024

almost 2 years ago

Last Modified

Mar 2, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

zscaler

Product

client connector

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