CVE-2023-41717

Name: CVE-2023-41717
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-31T16:15:10.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41717 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate file type control in Zscaler Proxy versions 3.6.1.25 and prior allows local attackers to bypass file download/upload restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inappropriate file type control in Zscaler Proxy versions 3.6.1.25 and prior allows local attackers to bypass file download/upload restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-552

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zscaler	Zscaler Proxy	<= 3.6.1.25

References

https://github.com/federella/CVE-2023-41717Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/federella/CVE-2023-41717Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41717?

Inappropriate file type control in Zscaler Proxy versions 3.6.1.25 and prior allows local attackers to bypass file download/upload restrictions.

How severe is CVE-2023-41717?

CVE-2023-41717 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41717?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-41717?

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Source: NVD / NIST