Android ZCC VPN API method privilege escalation
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-59569 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | Zscaler |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-09-14 15:17:06 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-09-15 04:18:07 UTC |
| Description | An improper input validation vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Android and ChromeOS allows an attacker to potentially bypass Zscaler controls. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 8.1 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Problem Types: CWE-20 | CWE-20 CWE-20 Improper input validation
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
HighUser Interaction
NoneScope
ChangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Zscaler | Client Connector | affected Android: 4.2.0.152 custom | Android, ChromeOS |
| CNA | Zscaler | Client Connector | affected ChromeOS: 4.2.0.152 custom | Android, ChromeOS |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| help.zscaler.com/zscaler-client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary... | [email protected] | help.zscaler.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
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