Insecure Permissions and Unquoted Path Vulnerability in Citrix Workspace App for Windows
CVE-2020-13884

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Citrix
Status
Workspace App
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 June 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Citrix Workspace App for Windows prior to version 1912 exhibits an Insecure Permissions and Unquoted Path vulnerability that could allow local users to escalate privileges. This security flaw occurs during the uninstallation process, potentially enabling unauthorized access to certain system resources. As a result, users may be exposed to various risks if they are not updated to a secure version of the application.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-13884
Created by hessandrew

References

https://github.com/hessandrew/CVE-2020-13884
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https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX275460
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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