// For flags

CVE-2023-28797

LPE using arbitrary file delete with Symlinks

Severity Score

7.3
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

Zscaler Client Connector para Windows anterior a 4.1 escribe/elimina un archivo de configuración dentro de carpetas específicas en el disco. Un usuario malintencionado puede reemplazar la carpeta y ejecutar código como usuario privilegiado.

*Credits: Rémi Orious
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2023-03-23 CVE Reserved
  • 2023-10-23 CVE Published
  • 2023-10-24 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CAPEC
  • CAPEC-549: Local Execution of Code
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Zscaler
Search vendor "Zscaler"
 Client Connector
Search vendor "Zscaler" for product "Client Connector"
 < 4.1
Search vendor "Zscaler" for product "Client Connector" and version " < 4.1"
windows
Affected