CVE-2024-6286
CVE-2024-6286 allows a low-privileged user to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM on Windows systems using the Citrix Workspace app. This privilege escalation vulnerability can lead to complete system compromise. The SVRS score of 30 indicates a moderate risk, but given the potential impact of gaining SYSTEM privileges, patching remains crucial. A local attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, potentially installing malicious software or accessing sensitive data. While the CVSS score is currently 0, the "In The Wild" tag suggests active exploitation, elevating the real-world risk. Although the SVRS score is not critical, immediate patching should be prioritized to prevent potential system breaches. Neglecting this vulnerability could lead to significant security incidents.
Description
CVE-2024-6286 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Citrix Workspace app for Windows. It allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 0, indicating a low severity. However, SOCRadar's SVRS assigns it a score of 34, indicating a moderate risk. This discrepancy is due to SOCRadar's integration of additional vulnerability intelligence elements, such as social media, news, and dark web data.
Key Insights
- The vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, making it a high priority for patching.
- The vulnerability allows attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges, giving them complete control over the affected system.
- The vulnerability is relatively easy to exploit, making it a prime target for attackers.
Mitigation Strategies
- Apply the latest security updates from Citrix.
- Restrict user privileges to the minimum necessary.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of a successful attack.
- Monitor systems for suspicious activity and respond promptly to any incidents.
Additional Information
- Threat Actors/APT Groups: None identified.
- Exploit Status: Active exploits have been published.
- CISA Warnings: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of the vulnerability, calling for immediate and necessary measures.
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