What is CVE-2020-11634?

CVE-2020-11634 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client_connector, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-07-15.

How severe is CVE-2020-11634?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2020-11634 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Zscaler Client_connector

CVE-2020-11634

The Zscaler Client Connector for Windows prior to 2.1.2.105 had a DLL hijacking vulnerability caused due to the configuration of OpenSSL. A local adversary may be able to execute arbitrary code in the SYSTEM context.

EPSS: 0.005 (36.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Zscaler Client_connector
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

cve@zscaler.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11634?: CVE-2020-11634 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client_connector, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-07-15.
How severe is CVE-2020-11634?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-11634 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.