How severe is CVE-2020-8209?

CVE-2020-8209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 49% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8209?

CVE-2020-8209 primarily affects Citrix Xenmobile Server. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8209?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-8209 published?

CVE-2020-8209 was published on 2020-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8209

CVE-2020-8209 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Xenmobile Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 49% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 49% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Citrix Xenmobile Server
Published: 2020-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Citrix XenMobile Server 10.12 before RP2, Citrix XenMobile Server 10.11 before RP4, Citrix XenMobile Server 10.10 before RP6 and Citrix XenMobile Server before 10.9 RP5 and leads to the ability to read arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8209?: Improper access control in Citrix XenMobile Server 10.12 before RP2, Citrix XenMobile Server 10.11 before RP4, Citrix XenMobile Server 10.10 before RP6 and Citrix XenMobile Server before 10.9 RP5 and leads to the ability to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2020-8209?: CVE-2020-8209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 49% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8209?: CVE-2020-8209 primarily affects Citrix Xenmobile Server. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8209?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-8209 published?: CVE-2020-8209 was published on 2020-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX277457

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.9.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.9.0:rolling_patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.9.0:rolling_patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.9.0:rolling_patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.9.0:rolling_patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.10.0:rolling_patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.10.0:rolling_patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.10.0:rolling_patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.10.0:rolling_patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.10.0:rolling_patch5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.11.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.11.0:rolling_patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.11.0:rolling_patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.11.0:rolling_patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenmobile_server:10.12.0:rolling_patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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