CVE-2020-8258: High severity citrix gateway plug-in for linux vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2020
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Citrix Gateway Plug-in Windows>=12.0<=12.1-58
Citrix Gateway Plug-in Windows>=13.0<=13.0-61.48

Event History

Dec 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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