CVE-2023-24491

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Citrix Secure Access client for Windows which, if exploited, could allow an attacker with access to an endpoint with Standard User Account that has the vulnerable client installed to escalate their local privileges to that of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory citrix.com
Affected: Citrix Citrix Secure Access client for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX561480/citrix-secure-access-client-for-windows-security-bulletin-for-cve202324491 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24491?
CVE-2023-24491 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-24491?
To fix CVE-2023-24491, 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-2023-24491 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-24491 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-24491?
CVE-2023-24491 affects Citrix Citrix Secure Access client for Windows.
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