Privilege escalation in Citrix Workspace app for Windows



Published: 2024-07-10
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-6286
CWE-ID CWE-269
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Citrix Workspace App
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Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper privilege management

EUVDB-ID: #VU94083

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6286

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A local user can escalate privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Citrix Workspace App: before 2403.1

CPE2.3
External links

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX678036/citrix-workspace-app-for-windows-security-bulletin-cve20246286


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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