CVE-2020-8257
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.63%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8257 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper privilege management on services run by Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows, versions before and including 13.0-61.48 and 12.1-58.15, lead to privilege escalation attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper privilege management on services run by Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows, versions before and including 13.0-61.48 and 12.1-58.15, lead to privilege escalation attacks
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix | Gateway Plug-In | >= 12.0, <= 12.1-58.15 |
| Citrix | Gateway Plug-In | >= 13.0, <= 13.0-61.48 |
References
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX282684Vendor Advisory
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX282684Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8257?
Improper privilege management on services run by Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows, versions before and including 13.0-61.48 and 12.1-58.15, lead to privilege escalation attacks
How severe is CVE-2020-8257?
CVE-2020-8257 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8257?
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.
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