CVE-2024-8069KEV · OVERDUECWE-502

Limited remote code execution with privilege of a NetworkService Account access

Medium · published November 12, 2024

Patch now

The score understates this — it's already being exploited

CVSS calls it medium at 5.1. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 96.7th percentile for exploit probability.

403
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v4.0
5.1
EPSS
15%
Percentile
96.7
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚠️ Time to patch up! An authenticated user on the same intranet can execute limited code on the Citrix Session Recording server — like a guest at a party who knows just enough to mess with the music playlist! 🎶 Think of it as a guest at a restaurant who can tweak the menu items by whispering suggestions to the chef. They’re not the owner but can still influence how the meal turns out! This could lead to unauthorized actions being performed with the privileges of a NetworkService account. An attacker could manipulate session recordings, potentially compromising sensitive information and disrupting service operations. Not catastrophic, but definitely a headache for your security team!

Put simply

Think of it as a guest at a restaurant who can tweak the menu items by whispering suggestions to the chef. They’re not the owner but can still influence how the meal turns out! CVE-2024-8069 allows an authenticated user to execute limited remote code due to insufficient access control in Citrix Session Recording, leveraging the privileges of a NetworkService account.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized actions being performed with the privileges of a NetworkService account. An attacker could manipulate session recordings, potentially compromising sensitive information and disrupting service operations. Not catastrophic, but definitely a headache for your security team! To mitigate this risk, first, ensure you're running the latest version of Citrix Session Recording. Implement strict network segmentation to limit unauthenticated access and review user permissions regularly. Don't forget to monitor for anomalous activities! You've got this! Follow these steps and bolster your defenses like a superhero protecting their city! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
5.1 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.14643 · 96.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2024-11-12T18:01Z
KEV added
2025-08-25 · due 2025-09-15
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Sep 15
    kev
  • 12 NOV 18:01Z
    Limited remote code execution with privilege of a NetworkService Account access
    cvelistv5