CVE-2023-24483: citrix citrix virtual apps and desktops Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 16-02-2023Last modified 18-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-24483 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in citrix citrix virtual apps and desktops. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 16-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 18-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability has been identified that, if exploited, could result in a local user elevating their privilege level to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Windows VDA.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
17%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Citrix2 products
- citrix virtual apps and desktops≥ Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, < 2212
- virtual_apps_and_desktops< 2212 | 1912 | 1912:cu1 | 1912:cu2 | 1912:cu3 | 1912:cu4 | 1912:cu5 | 2203 | 2203:cu1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- support.citrix.com/article/…Vendor Advisory