CVE-2026-59569 (GCVE-0-2026-59569)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-14 14:42 – Updated: 2026-09-15 03:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Android ZCC VPN API method privilege escalation
Summary
An improper input validation vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Android and ChromeOS allows an attacker to potentially bypass Zscaler controls.
Severity
8.1 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-14 00:00 UTC
CWE
- CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zscaler | Client Connector |
Affected:
0 , < Android: 4.2.0.152
(custom)
Affected: 0 , < ChromeOS: 4.2.0.152 (custom) |
guessed |
Date Public
2026-09-14 14:48
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