How severe is CVE-2024-6151?

CVE-2024-6151 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-2024-6151 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-2024-6151?

CVE-2024-6151 primarily affects Citrix Virtual Apps And Desktops. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6151?

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.

Does CVE-2024-6151 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6151 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47295.

When was CVE-2024-6151 published?

CVE-2024-6151 was published on 2024-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6151

CVE-2024-6151 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Virtual Apps And Desktops 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47295
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Citrix Virtual Apps And Desktops
Published: 2024-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Virtual Delivery Agent for Windows used by Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6151?: Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Virtual Delivery Agent for Windows used by Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS
How severe is CVE-2024-6151?: CVE-2024-6151 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-2024-6151 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-2024-6151?: CVE-2024-6151 primarily affects Citrix Virtual Apps And Desktops. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6151?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-6151 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6151 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47295.
When was CVE-2024-6151 published?: CVE-2024-6151 was published on 2024-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX678035

Affected products (15)

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:1912:cu7:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu8:*:*: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:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:cu3:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:cu4:*:*:ltsr:*:*:*

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