Insecure Permissions in Citrix Workspace App for Windows
CVE-2020-13885

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

Citrix Workspace App for Windows prior to version 1912 contains a vulnerability that allows local users to exploit insecure permissions during the application’s uninstallation process. This security issue provides an opportunity for unauthorized privilege elevation, enabling users to perform actions that could compromise system integrity. It is essential for users to ensure their applications are up-to-date to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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-2020-13885
Created by hessandrew

References

https://github.com/hessandrew/CVE-2020-13885
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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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