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CVE-2026-25684: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Zscaler ZIA File Type Control

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-25684cvecve-2026-25684cwe-20
Published: 09/18/2026 (09/18/2026, 14:01:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Zscaler
Product: ZIA File Type Control

Description

A file type attribution issue in Zscaler Internet Access File Type Control evaluation rules may allow improper evaluation of File Type Control policies in rare circumstances.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.4medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected software

Zscaler

ZIA File Type Control

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AILast updated: 09/18/2026, 14:47:20 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-25684) concerns a file type attribution issue in Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) File Type Control evaluation rules. The improper input validation (CWE-20) may lead to incorrect enforcement of File Type Control policies in rare circumstances. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4 (medium severity) with network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could allow improper evaluation of file type control policies, potentially leading to unauthorized file types being allowed or blocked incorrectly. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but not availability. Exploitation requires user interaction and has high attack complexity, limiting the likelihood of exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided. Users should monitor Zscaler advisories for updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Zscaler
Date Reserved
2026-02-05T05:00:40.581Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aad4b7355bf5e2cf51f5ecb

Added to database: 09/18/2026, 14:32:19 UTC

Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 14:47:20 UTC

Last updated: 09/19/2026, 01:42:27 UTC

Views: 23

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