Privilege escalation in NetScaler Console and NetScaler Agent



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-12284
CWE-ID CWE-269
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 NetScaler Console
Other software / Other software solutions

NetScaler Agent
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Citrix

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper privilege management

EUVDB-ID: #VU104048

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12284

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A remote user on the local network can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NetScaler Console: before 13.1-56.18

NetScaler Agent: before 13.1-56.18

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX692579


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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