CVE-2020-8199

Name: CVE-2020-8199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-10T16:15:12.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8199 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in Citrix ADC Gateway Linux client versions before 1.0.0.137 results in local privilege escalation to root.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in Citrix ADC Gateway Linux client versions before 1.0.0.137 results in local privilege escalation to root.

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

0.39%

30.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Citrix	Gateway Plug-In For Linux	< 1.0.0.137

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX276688Vendor Advisory
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX276688Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8199?

Improper access control in Citrix ADC Gateway Linux client versions before 1.0.0.137 results in local privilege escalation to root.

How severe is CVE-2020-8199?

CVE-2020-8199 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8199?

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-2020-8199?

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Source: NVD / NIST