How severe is CVE-2023-24486?

CVE-2023-24486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-24486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24486?

CVE-2023-24486 affects Citrix Workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24486?

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

When was CVE-2023-24486 published?

CVE-2023-24486 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24486

CVE-2023-24486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Workspace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Citrix Workspace
Published: 2023-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Citrix Workspace app for Linux that, if exploited, may result in a malicious local user being able to gain access to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops session of another user who is using the same computer from which the ICA session is launched.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24486?: A vulnerability has been identified in Citrix Workspace app for Linux that, if exploited, may result in a malicious local user being able to gain access to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops session of another user who is using the same computer from which the ICA session is launched.
How severe is CVE-2023-24486?: CVE-2023-24486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-24486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24486?: CVE-2023-24486 affects Citrix Workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-24486 published?: CVE-2023-24486 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX477618/citrix-workspace-app-for-linux-security-bulletin-for-cve202324486

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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