CVE-2020-8271CWE-23

Unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions before 11.2.2, 11.1.2b and 10.2.8

published November 16, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
11%
Percentile
95.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can gain root access in Citrix SD-WAN Center with just a few simple steps! Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk in without a room key and access the manager's office — all your sensitive information is just sitting there waiting to be explored! 🏨 If exploited, an attacker could take complete control of your SD-WAN Center, enabling them to manipulate configurations, access sensitive data, and disrupt your network functions. This kind of breach could lead to devastating consequences, including potential data loss or service interruptions. ⚡

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk in without a room key and access the manager's office — all your sensitive information is just sitting there waiting to be explored! 🏨 This vulnerability allows remote code execution without authentication in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions prior to 11.2.2, 11.1.2b, and 10.2.8 due to improper validation of user input.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take complete control of your SD-WAN Center, enabling them to manipulate configurations, access sensitive data, and disrupt your network functions. This kind of breach could lead to devastating consequences, including potential data loss or service interruptions. ⚡ To protect yourself, promptly upgrade to Citrix SD-WAN Center version 11.2.2, 11.1.2b, or 10.2.8. Ensure that only authorized personnel have access to management interfaces and regularly review your security policies. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Follow these steps to secure your network and keep those cyber villains at bay! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11084 · 95.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-23 · Relative Path Traversal
Published
2020-11-16T00:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 00:32Z
    Unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions before 11.2.2, 11.1.2b and 10.2.8
    cvelistv5