CVE-2020-13885

Name: CVE-2020-13885
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-08T19:15:10.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13885 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Citrix Workspace App before 1912 on Windows has Insecure Permissions which allows local users to gain privileges during the uninstallation of the application.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Citrix Workspace App before 1912 on Windows has Insecure Permissions which allows local users to gain privileges during the uninstallation of the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.57%

43.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Citrix	Workspace App	< 2006.1

References

https://github.com/hessandrew/CVE-2020-13885Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX275460
https://github.com/hessandrew/CVE-2020-13885Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX275460

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13885?

Citrix Workspace App before 1912 on Windows has Insecure Permissions which allows local users to gain privileges during the uninstallation of the application.

How severe is CVE-2020-13885?

CVE-2020-13885 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13885?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-13885?

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Source: NVD / NIST