What is the severity of CVE-2020-8258?

CVE-2020-8258 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to improper privilege management that allows unauthorized file modifications.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8258?

To fix CVE-2020-8258, upgrade to Citrix Gateway Plug-in versions 12.1-58.16 or 13.0-61.49 and later.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-8258?

CVE-2020-8258 affects users of Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows, specifically versions 12.1-58.15 and 13.0-61.48 and below.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-8258?

CVE-2020-8258 can be exploited by attackers to modify arbitrary files on systems running vulnerable versions of the Citrix Gateway Plug-in.

Is CVE-2020-8258 associated with any particular software?

Yes, CVE-2020-8258 specifically affects the Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows used in remote access configurations.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-8258

high

7.5

CWE

269

14/12/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-8258

First published: Mon Dec 14 2020(Updated: )

Improper privilege management on services run by Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows, versions before and including 13.0-61.48 and 12.1-58.15, allows an attacker to modify arbitrary files.

Credit: support@hackerone.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Citrix Gateway Plug-in For Linux	>=12.0<=12.1-58
Citrix Gateway Plug-in For Linux	>=13.0<=13.0-61.48

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Reference Links

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX282684

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8258?
CVE-2020-8258 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to improper privilege management that allows unauthorized file modifications.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8258?
To fix CVE-2020-8258, upgrade to Citrix Gateway Plug-in versions 12.1-58.16 or 13.0-61.49 and later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-8258?
CVE-2020-8258 affects users of Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows, specifically versions 12.1-58.15 and 13.0-61.48 and below.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-8258?
CVE-2020-8258 can be exploited by attackers to modify arbitrary files on systems running vulnerable versions of the Citrix Gateway Plug-in.
Is CVE-2020-8258 associated with any particular software?
Yes, CVE-2020-8258 specifically affects the Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows used in remote access configurations.

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