CVE-2024-23460: The Zscaler Updater process does not validate the digital signature of the installer before execution, allowin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23460?

client connector: upgrade to 4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23460 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23460 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-23460 affect?

CVE-2024-23460 affects client connector. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Zscaler Updater process does not validate the digital signature of the installer before execution, allowing arbitrary code to be locally executed. This affects Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS <4.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23460?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-23460 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting client connector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Zscaler Updater process does not validate the digital signature of the installer before execution, allowing arbitrary code to be locally executed. This affects Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS <4.2.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-347
Published	2024-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zscaler, Inc. · Vendor: zscaler

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-06 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zscaler client connector UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.2

Fixed in: 4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy client-connector || rpm -q client-connector || client-connector --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade client-connector

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade client-connector

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-23460?

client connector: upgrade to 4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23460 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23460 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-23460 affect?

CVE-2024-23460 affects client connector. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Zscaler Updater process does not validate the digital signature of the installer before execution, allowing arbitrary code to be locally executed. This affects Zscaler Client Connector on MacOS <4.2.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23460?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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