CVE-2023-24490
CVE-2023-24490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Virtual Apps And Desktops with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Citrix Virtual Apps And Desktops
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Users with only access to launch VDA applications can launch an unauthorized desktop
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-24490?
- Users with only access to launch VDA applications can launch an unauthorized desktop
- How severe is CVE-2023-24490?
- CVE-2023-24490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-24490 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-24490?
- CVE-2023-24490 primarily affects Citrix Virtual Apps And Desktops. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-24490?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-24490 published?
- CVE-2023-24490 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (22)
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu3:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu4:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu5:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu6:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu3:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu4:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu5:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu6:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:2203:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:2203:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:2203:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
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