CVE-2025-54983: Health check port on ZCC allows tunnel bypass

Published Nov 12, 2025
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Updated

A health check port on Zscaler Client Connector on Windows, versions 4.6 < 4.6.0.216 and 4.7 < 4.7.0.47, which under specific circumstances was not released after use, allowed traffic to potentially bypass ZCC forwarding controls.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zscaler Client Connector>4.6, <4.6.0.216, >4.7, <4.7.0.47

Event History

Nov 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54983?

CVE-2025-54983 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for traffic to bypass Zcc forwarding controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54983?

To mitigate CVE-2025-54983, upgrade Zscaler Client Connector to version 4.6.0.216 or later for 4.6.x, and 4.7.0.47 or later for 4.7.x.

3

Which versions of Zscaler Client Connector are affected by CVE-2025-54983?

CVE-2025-54983 affects Zscaler Client Connector versions 4.6.0.215 and earlier, as well as versions 4.7.0.46 and earlier.

4

What specific issue does CVE-2025-54983 involve?

CVE-2025-54983 involves a health check port not being released after use, allowing traffic to bypass Zscaler Client Connector's forwarding controls.

5

Is CVE-2025-54983 fixed in the latest Zscaler Client Connector version?

Yes, CVE-2025-54983 is fixed in the latest versions of Zscaler Client Connector beyond 4.6.0.216 and 4.7.0.47.

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