How severe is CVE-2024-7890?

CVE-2024-7890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7890?

CVE-2024-7890 primarily affects Citrix Workspace. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7890?

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-2024-7890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48733.

When was CVE-2024-7890 published?

CVE-2024-7890 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7890

CVE-2024-7890 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Workspace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v4: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48733
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Citrix Workspace
Published: 2024-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7890?: Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows
How severe is CVE-2024-7890?: CVE-2024-7890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7890?: CVE-2024-7890 primarily affects Citrix Workspace. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7890?: 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-2024-7890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48733.
When was CVE-2024-7890 published?: CVE-2024-7890 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.citrix.com/s/article/CTX691485-citrix-workspace-app-for-windows-security-bulletin-cve20247889-and-cve20247890?language=en_US

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:*:*:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2203.1:cu1:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2203.1:cu2:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2203.1:cu3:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2203.1:cu4:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2203.1:cu5:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2203.1:cu6_hotfix1:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2203.1:cu6_hotfix2:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:2402:-:*:*:ltsr:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:workspace:*:*:*:*:-:windows:*:*

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