7.1
CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-21827

First published: Thu May 26 2022(Updated: )

An improper privilege vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows (Citrix Secure Access for Windows) <21.9.1.2 what could allow an attacker who has gained local access to a computer with Citrix Gateway Plug-in installed, to corrupt or delete files as SYSTEM.

Credit: support@hackerone.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Citrix Gateway Plug-in For Linux<21.9.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-21827?

    CVE-2022-21827 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-21827?

    To fix CVE-2022-21827, upgrade the Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows to a version later than 21.9.1.2.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-21827?

    CVE-2022-21827 affects users of Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows versions prior to 21.9.1.2.

  • What impact does CVE-2022-21827 have on my system?

    CVE-2022-21827 allows an attacker with local access to corrupt or delete files with elevated SYSTEM privileges.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-21827?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2022-21827; the recommended action is to update the software.

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