CVE-2023-41971
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.3 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published May 2, 2024
CWE ID 59
Summary
CVE-2023-41971 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that can lead to improper file access in Zscaler Client Connector on Windows. An attacker can exploit this "Link Following" vulnerability by manipulating a symbolic link to overwrite a system file. Affected versions of Zscaler Client Connector on Windows that are prior to 3.7 are vulnerable to this issue. Successful exploitation could result in significant system compromises. Users are strongly advised to update their Client Connector software to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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