Improper Access Control in Citrix Workspace App for Windows
CVE-2020-8207

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Citrix
Status
Citrix Workspace App For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 July 2020

What is CVE-2020-8207?

The Citrix Workspace app for Windows versions 1912 CU1 and 2006.1 exhibit an improper access control vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation and potential code execution. This vulnerability manifests when the automatic updater service is operational, allowing attackers to exploit it for malicious purposes. Ensuring proper access controls are enforced can mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Citrix Workspace App for Windows 1912 CU1 and 2006.1

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX277662
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-8207 : Improper Access Control in Citrix Workspace App for Windows