CVE-2022-21825
CVE-2022-21825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Workspace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Citrix Workspace
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An Improper Access Control vulnerability exists in Citrix Workspace App for Linux 2012 - 2111 with App Protection installed that can allow an attacker to perform local privilege escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-21825?
- An Improper Access Control vulnerability exists in Citrix Workspace App for Linux 2012 - 2111 with App Protection installed that can allow an attacker to perform local privilege escalation.
- How severe is CVE-2022-21825?
- CVE-2022-21825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-21825 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-21825?
- CVE-2022-21825 affects Citrix Workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-21825?
- 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-2022-21825 published?
- CVE-2022-21825 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
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