CVE-2024-31127 (GCVE-0-2024-31127)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-06-04 04:45 – Updated: 2025-06-04 13:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
MacOS Zscaler Client Connector Local Privilege Escalation
Summary
An improper verification of a loaded library in Zscaler Client Connector on Mac < 4.2.0.241 may allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges.
Severity
7.3 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-06-04 13:35 UTC
CWE
- CWE-346 - Origin Validation Error
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zscaler | Client Connector |
Affected:
0 , < 4.2.0.241
(custom)
|
guessed |
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