CVE-2023-24492
CVE-2023-24492 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Citrix Secure Access Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Citrix Secure Access Client
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability has been discovered in the Citrix Secure Access client for Ubuntu which, if exploited, could allow an attacker to remotely execute code if a victim user opens an attacker-crafted link and accepts further prompts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-24492?
- A vulnerability has been discovered in the Citrix Secure Access client for Ubuntu which, if exploited, could allow an attacker to remotely execute code if a victim user opens an attacker-crafted link and accepts further prompts.
- How severe is CVE-2023-24492?
- CVE-2023-24492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-24492 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-24492?
- CVE-2023-24492 affects Citrix Secure Access Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-24492?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-24492 published?
- CVE-2023-24492 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:secure_access_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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