CVE-2020-8270: OS Command Injection
First published: Mon Nov 16 2020(Updated: )
An unprivileged Windows user on the VDA or an SMB user can perform arbitrary command execution as SYSTEM in CVAD versions before 2009, 1912 LTSR CU1 hotfixes CTX285871 and CTX285872, 7.15 LTSR CU6 hotfix CTX285341 and CTX285342
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops | <=2006 | |
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops | >=1903<=1912 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-8270.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8270?
The severity of CVE-2020-8270 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8270?
CVE-2020-8270 affects Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops versions before 2009, 1912 LTSR CU1 hotfixes CTX285871 and CTX285872, and 7.15 LTSR CU6 hotfix CTX285341 and CTX285342.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-8270?
CVE-2020-8270 allows an unprivileged Windows user on the VDA or an SMB user to perform arbitrary command execution as SYSTEM.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8270?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8270 at the following link: [Citrix Support Article](https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX285059).
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- vendor/citrix
- canonical/citrix virtual apps and desktops
- version/citrix virtual apps and desktops/2006
- version/citrix virtual apps and desktops/1903
- version/citrix virtual apps and desktops/1912