CVE-2020-8273 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-8273, a privilege escalation vulnerability in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions before 11.2.2, 11.1.2b, and 10.2.8, allowing authenticated users to escalate privileges to root.
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions before 11.2.2, 11.1.2b, and 10.2.8 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges to root.
Understanding CVE-2020-8273
This CVE involves a privilege escalation issue in Citrix SD-WAN Center, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
What is CVE-2020-8273?
CVE-2020-8273 is a vulnerability that enables authenticated users to elevate their privileges to root in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions prior to 11.2.2, 11.1.2b, and 10.2.8.
The Impact of CVE-2020-8273
The vulnerability poses a significant security risk as it allows authenticated users to gain unauthorized access and potentially perform malicious actions with elevated privileges.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-8273
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves privilege escalation from an authenticated user to root in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions before 11.2.2, 11.1.2b, and 10.2.8.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Citrix SD-WAN Center
- Versions Affected: Versions before 11.2.2, 11.1.2b, and 10.2.8
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows authenticated users to execute commands with elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control of the system.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-8273 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Citrix SD-WAN Center to version 11.2.2, 11.1.2b, or 10.2.8 to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities indicating privilege escalation attempts.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access rights.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
Patching and Updates
Regularly apply security patches and updates provided by Citrix to ensure the system is protected against known vulnerabilities.