7.8
CWE
346 428
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-26735: Untrusted Search Path While Executing REG DELETE by Uninstaller

First published: Mon Oct 23 2023(Updated: )

The Zscaler Client Connector Installer and Unsintallers for Windows prior to 3.6 had an unquoted search path vulnerability. A local adversary may be able to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.

Credit: cve@zscaler.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zscaler Client Connector for Windows<3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-26735?

    CVE-2021-26735 is a vulnerability that affects the Zscaler Client Connector Installer and Uninstallers for Windows.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-26735?

    CVE-2021-26735 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, which is considered high.

  • How does CVE-2021-26735 work?

    CVE-2021-26735 is an unquoted search path vulnerability that allows a local adversary to execute code with SYSTEM privileges.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-26735?

    The Zscaler Client Connector Installer and Uninstallers for Windows prior to version 3.6 are affected by CVE-2021-26735.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2021-26735?

    Yes, updating Zscaler Client Connector to version 3.6 or above will fix the vulnerability.

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