How severe is CVE-2024-42423?

CVE-2024-42423 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42423 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42423?

CVE-2024-42423 affects Citrix Workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42423?

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

Does CVE-2024-42423 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42423 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39615.

When was CVE-2024-42423 published?

CVE-2024-42423 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42423

CVE-2024-42423 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Workspace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39615
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Citrix Workspace
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Citrix Workspace App version 23.9.0.24.4 on Dell ThinOS 2311 contains an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability when Citrix CEB is enabled for WebLogin. A local unauthenticated user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass existing controls and perform unauthorized actions leading to information disclosure and tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42423?: Citrix Workspace App version 23.9.0.24.4 on Dell ThinOS 2311 contains an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability when Citrix CEB is enabled for WebLogin. A local unauthenticated user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass existing controls and perform unauthorized actions leading to information disclosure and tampering.
How severe is CVE-2024-42423?: CVE-2024-42423 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42423 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42423?: CVE-2024-42423 affects Citrix Workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42423?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42423 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42423 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39615.
When was CVE-2024-42423 published?: CVE-2024-42423 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000225289/dsa-2024-229-security-update-for-dell-thinos-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:23.9.0.24.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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