CVE-2020-8197 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A privilege escalation vulnerability on 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 allows a low privileged user to execute arbitrary commands.

Understanding CVE-2020-8197

This CVE involves a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway.

What is CVE-2020-8197?

CVE-2020-8197 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that enables a low privileged user with management access to execute arbitrary commands on Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions prior to specific versions.

The Impact of CVE-2020-8197

The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized command execution by low privileged users, potentially leading to system compromise and data breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-8197

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows low privileged users to escalate their privileges and run arbitrary commands on affected Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Citrix ADC, Citrix Gateway
Versions: 13.0-58.30, 12.1-57.18, 12.0-63.21, 11.1-64.14, 10.5-70.18

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged user with management access to execute unauthorized commands, potentially compromising the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-8197 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway to the latest patched versions.
Monitor and restrict low privileged user access to critical system functions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access rights.
Regularly audit and review user permissions to prevent unauthorized actions.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Citrix promptly to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.