CVE-2022-21827
CVE-2022-21827 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Gateway Plug-in with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Citrix Gateway Plug-in
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An improper privilege vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows (Citrix Secure Access for Windows) <21.9.1.2 what could allow an attacker who has gained local access to a computer with Citrix Gateway Plug-in installed, to corrupt or delete files as SYSTEM.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-21827?
- An improper privilege vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows (Citrix Secure Access for Windows) <21.9.1.2 what could allow an attacker who has gained local access to a computer with Citrix Gateway Plug-in installed, to corrupt or delete files as SYSTEM.
- How severe is CVE-2022-21827?
- CVE-2022-21827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-21827 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-21827?
- CVE-2022-21827 affects Citrix Gateway Plug-in. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-21827?
- 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-2022-21827 published?
- CVE-2022-21827 was published on 2022-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:gateway_plug-in:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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