CVE-2020-8193KEV · OVERDUECWE-284

Citrix ADC, Gateway, and SD-WAN WANOP Appliance Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

Medium · published July 10, 2020

Patch now

The score understates this — it's already being exploited

CVSS calls it medium at 6.5. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

1635
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
6.5
EPSS
88%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unauthenticated user could stroll right into your Citrix ADC or Gateway! This vulnerability lets them access certain sensitive URL endpoints without any roadblocks. 🚧 Think of it like a security guard who forgot to check IDs at a concert — anyone can just waltz in, no questions asked, and access the VIP lounge where all the good stuff is! This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive configurations and data, potentially giving malicious actors a peek into your network's secrets. The consequences can be quite serious, leaving your systems vulnerable to further attacks or data exfiltration.

Put simply

Think of it like a security guard who forgot to check IDs at a concert — anyone can just waltz in, no questions asked, and access the VIP lounge where all the good stuff is! The vulnerability lies in improper access controls within Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway, allowing unauthenticated access to certain URL endpoints that should be restricted. This flaw affects multiple versions, making it a widespread concern.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive configurations and data, potentially giving malicious actors a peek into your network's secrets. The consequences can be quite serious, leaving your systems vulnerable to further attacks or data exfiltration. To mitigate this issue, update your Citrix ADC and Gateway to versions 13.0-58.30, 12.1-57.18, 12.0-63.21, 11.1-64.14, or 10.5-70.18. Additionally, ensure that proper authentication controls are enforced on sensitive URL endpoints to prevent unauthorized access. You’ve got this! With these updates and controls in place, your security will be stronger than ever! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
6.5 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.88269 · 99.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2020-07-10T15:38Z
KEV added
2021-11-03 · due 2022-05-03
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by May 3
    kev
  • 10 JUL 15:38Z
    Improper access control in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions before 13.0-58.30, 12.1-57.18, 12.0-63.21, 11.1-64.14 and 10.5-70.18 and Citrix SDWAN WAN-OP…
    cvelistv5