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Citrix Workspace app for Windows: Unauthorized SYSTEM access on Windows

CVE-2024-7889 · published 2 years ago
Summary

The Citrix Workspace app for Windows has a vulnerability that allows a regular user to gain full control of the Windows system. This means an attacker could potentially access sensitive data and take control of the system. Citrix has released a patch to fix this issue, and users should update their app to the latest version to stay secure.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
citrix workspace < 2203.1
2203.1
2402
< 2405
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:*:*:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
Original advisory text
Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows
Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.0 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-664Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime
Timeline
Published11 Sep 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-7889 · NVD
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