CVE-2021-26734 (GCVE-0-2021-26734)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-23 13:18 – Updated: 2024-09-17 13:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Junction Delete leading to elevation of privilege
Summary
Zscaler Client Connector Installer on Windows before version 3.4.0.124 improperly handled directory junctions during uninstallation. A local adversary may be able to delete folders in an elevated context.
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-11 20:17 UTC
CWE
- CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zscaler | Client Connector |
Affected:
0 , < 3.4.0.124
(custom)
|
guessed |
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