CVE-2020-8207

Description

Improper access control in Citrix Workspace app for Windows 1912 CU1 and 2006.1 causes privilege escalation and code execution when the automatic updater service is running.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.15% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory citrix.com
Affected: n/a Citrix Workspace App for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX277662 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8207?
CVE-2020-8207 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8207?
To fix CVE-2020-8207, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-8207 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8207 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8207?
CVE-2020-8207 affects n/a Citrix Workspace App for Windows.
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