Citrix Secure Access Client for Windows Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Citrix Secure Access Client for Windows, allowing low-privileged users to gain SYSTEM privileges. This issue affects versions prior to 25.5.1.15.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized elevation of privileges, allowing a user to gain SYSTEM rights on the affected machine.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to Citrix Secure Access Client for Windows version 25.5.1.15 or later.

Added: Jun 17, 2025, 2:21 PM
Updated: Jun 17, 2025, 2:21 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
6.6
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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