What is CVE-2024-23480?

CVE-2024-23480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector, classified under Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-05-01.

How severe is CVE-2024-23480?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-23480 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-2024-23480

A fallback mechanism in code sign checking on macOS may allow arbitrary code execution. This issue affects Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS prior to 4.2.

EPSS: 0.003 (21.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Zscaler Client Connector — versions 0
Zscaler Client_connector

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-347 — Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23480?: CVE-2024-23480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector, classified under Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-05-01.
How severe is CVE-2024-23480?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-23480 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.