CVE-2023-28797— LPE using arbitrary file delete with Symlinks
Quick assessment
Affected
Zscaler Client Connector
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Zscaler Client Connector是zscaler的一个应用软件。一种安装在设备上的应用程序，可确保互联网流量和对组织内部应用程序的访问是安全的并符合组织的政策，即使不在公司网络时。 Zscaler Client Connector 4.1之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于允许攻击者以特权用户的身份替换文件夹并执行代码。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1548 · Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-28797
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
LPE using arbitrary file delete with Symlinks
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Zscaler Client Connector for Windows before 4.1 writes/deletes a configuration file inside specific folders on the disk. A malicious user can replace the folder and execute code as a privileged user.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
在文件访问前对链接解析不恰当(链接跟随)
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Zscaler Client Connector 后置链接漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Zscaler Client Connector是zscaler的一个应用软件。一种安装在设备上的应用程序，可确保互联网流量和对组织内部应用程序的访问是安全的并符合组织的政策，即使不在公司网络时。 Zscaler Client Connector 4.1之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于允许攻击者以特权用户的身份替换文件夹并执行代码。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Zscaler | Client Connector | 0 ~ 4.1 | - |
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Other References for CVE-2023-28797 (1)
Same Patch Batch · Zscaler · 2023-10-23 · 12 CVEs total
| CVE-2023-28804 | 8.2 HIGH | Linux ZCC allows unsigned updates, allowing elevated Code Execution |
| CVE-2021-26738 | 7.8 HIGH | Privilege Escalation for ZCC macOS via PATH Variable |
| CVE-2023-28793 | 7.8 HIGH | Heap Based Buffer Overflow in Library |
| CVE-2023-28795 | 7.8 HIGH | Client IPC validation bypass |
| CVE-2023-28796 | 7.1 HIGH | IPC Bypass Through PLT Section in ELF |
| CVE-2021-26735 | 6.7 MEDIUM | Untrusted Search Path While Executing REG DELETE by Uninstaller |
| CVE-2021-26736 | 6.7 MEDIUM | ZApp Installer Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities |
| CVE-2023-28805 | 6.7 MEDIUM | ZCC on Linux privilege escalation |
| CVE-2023-28803 | 5.9 MEDIUM | Traffic being bypassed by ZCC by configuring synthetic IP range as local network |
| CVE-2021-26737 | 5.5 MEDIUM | Privilege Escalation Using PID Reuse in ZCC macOS |
| CVE-2021-26734 | 4.4 MEDIUM | Junction Delete leading to elevation of privilege |
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