CVE-2023-28805 (GCVE-0-2023-28805)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-23 13:33 – Updated: 2025-02-27 20:39
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Summary
An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Linux allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Client Connector: before 1.4.0.105
Severity ?
6.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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Vendor Product Version
Zscaler Client Connector Affected: 0 , < 1.4.0.105 (custom)
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Tesla Red Team
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