CVE-2020-8207

Name: CVE-2020-8207
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-24T22:15:12.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8207 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.06%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Citrix	Workspace	1912
Citrix	Workspace	2002

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX277662Vendor Advisory
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX277662Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8207?

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.

How severe is CVE-2020-8207?

CVE-2020-8207 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8207?

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-2020-8207?

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Source: NVD / NIST