CVE-2020-8271

Name: CVE-2020-8271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-16T01:15:13.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 11.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8271 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions before 11.2.2, 11.1.2b and 10.2.8. EPSS estimates a 11.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions before 11.2.2, 11.1.2b and 10.2.8

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

11.08%

95.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Citrix	Sd-Wan	>= 10.2.0, < 10.2.8
Citrix	Sd-Wan	>= 11.1.0, < 11.1.2b
Citrix	Sd-Wan	>= 11.2.0, < 11.2.2

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX285061Vendor Advisory
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX285061Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8271?

Unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions before 11.2.2, 11.1.2b and 10.2.8

How severe is CVE-2020-8271?

CVE-2020-8271 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8271?

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-2020-8271?

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Source: NVD / NIST