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CVE-2026-59567: CWE-280 Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Zscaler Client Connector

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-59567cvecve-2026-59567cwe-280
Published: 08/24/2026 (08/24/2026, 13:41:38 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Zscaler
Product: Client Connector

Description

CVE-2026-59567 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector involving improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges. It allows local privilege escalation, enabling an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-280. No specific affected versions or patches have been disclosed yet.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/24/2026, 14:22:37 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector arises from improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges (CWE-280). Multiple vulnerabilities collectively enable local privilege escalation, allowing an attacker with limited privileges on the affected system to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation, granting an unprivileged user the ability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This can lead to full system compromise, including complete control over the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious local activity related to privilege escalation attempts.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Zscaler
Date Reserved
2026-07-06T06:18:59.633Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a8c504bacd9273b49a22812

Added to database: 08/24/2026, 14:08:11 UTC

Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 14:22:37 UTC

Last updated: 08/24/2026, 14:22:37 UTC

Views: 3

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