How severe is CVE-2008-4676?

CVE-2008-4676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4676?

CVE-2008-4676 primarily affects Citrix Access Essentials. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4676?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4676 published?

CVE-2008-4676 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4676

CVE-2008-4676 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Access Essentials with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Citrix Access Essentials
Published: 2008-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Citrix XenApp (formerly Presentation Server) 4.5 Feature Pack 1 and earlier, Presentation Server 4.0, and Access Essentials 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors related to creating an unspecified file. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-3485, but the vendor advisory is too vague to be certain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4676?: Unspecified vulnerability in Citrix XenApp (formerly Presentation Server) 4.5 Feature Pack 1 and earlier, Presentation Server 4.0, and Access Essentials 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors related to creating an unspecified file. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-3485, but the vendor advisory is too vague to be certain.
How severe is CVE-2008-4676?: CVE-2008-4676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4676?: CVE-2008-4676 primarily affects Citrix Access Essentials. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4676?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4676 published?: CVE-2008-4676 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:access_essentials:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:access_essentials:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:access_essentials:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:presentation_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:*:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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