Android ZCC VPN API method privilege escalation

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-59569 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Android ZCC VPN API method privilege escalation. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Zscaler/Client Connector (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 14, 2026Updated Sep 14, 2026Source checked Sep 14, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 14, 2026Material review Sep 14, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Zscaler/Client Connector (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Zscaler/Client Connectorgeneric	>=0 <Android: 4.2.0.152 \|\| >=0 <ChromeOS: 4.2.0.152	Android: 4.2.0.152, ChromeOS: 4.2.0.152

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Zscaler/Client Connector.
Review the reported fix. Update Zscaler/Client Connector to Android: 4.2.0.152 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 14, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 14, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 14, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencehelp.zscaler.com

Upstream source description

An improper input validation vulnerability in Zscaler Client Connector on Android and ChromeOS allows an attacker to potentially bypass Zscaler controls.

Quoted source text, attributed separately from HOL analysis.