How severe is CVE-2023-24485?

CVE-2023-24485 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-2023-24485 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-2023-24485?

CVE-2023-24485 primarily affects Citrix Workspace. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24485?

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-2023-24485 published?

CVE-2023-24485 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24485

CVE-2023-24485 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Citrix Workspace
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerabilities have been identified that, collectively, allow a standard Windows user to perform operations as SYSTEM on the computer running Citrix Workspace app.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24485?: Vulnerabilities have been identified that, collectively, allow a standard Windows user to perform operations as SYSTEM on the computer running Citrix Workspace app.
How severe is CVE-2023-24485?: CVE-2023-24485 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-2023-24485 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-2023-24485?: CVE-2023-24485 primarily affects Citrix Workspace. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24485?: 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-2023-24485 published?: CVE-2023-24485 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX477617/citrix-workspace-app-for-windows-security-bulletin-for-cve202324484-cve202324485

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:*:*:*:*:-:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:1912:-:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:1912:cu1:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:1912:cu1-hf1:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:1912:cu2:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:1912:cu3:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:1912:cu4:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:1912:cu5:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:1912:cu6:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2203.1:-:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2203.1:cu1:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*

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