CVE-2020-13998: High severity citrix vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2020
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Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED Citrix XenApp 6.5, when 2FA is enabled, allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to ascertain whether a user exists on the server, because the 2FA error page only occurs after a valid username is entered. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Citrix XenApp=6.5.0.0

Event History

Jun 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:59 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Citrix XenApp vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Citrix XenApp vulnerability is CVE-2020-13998.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13998?

The severity of CVE-2020-13998 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

Which software version is affected by CVE-2020-13998?

Citrix XenApp version 6.5.0.0 is affected by CVE-2020-13998.

4

What does this vulnerability allow an attacker to do?

This vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to ascertain whether a user exists on the server by exploiting the 2FA error page.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Since the affected software is no longer supported, there may not be an official fix available. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version or consider alternative mitigation strategies.

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