CVE-2024-7890: Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7890?

workspace: upgrade to 2203.1, 2405. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7890 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7890 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-7890 affect?

CVE-2024-7890 affects workspace. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7890 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting workspace. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2024-09-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Citrix Systems, Inc. · Vendor: citrix

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-11 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

citrix workspace UPGRADE

Affected: < 2203.1 · 2203.1 cu1 · 2203.1 cu2 · 2203.1 cu3 · 2203.1 cu4 · 2203.1 cu5 · 2203.1 cu6_hotfix1 · 2203.1 cu6_hotfix2

Fixed in: 2203.1, 2405

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workspace || rpm -q workspace || workspace --version

2. UPGRADE to 2203.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade workspace

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade workspace

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-7890?

workspace: upgrade to 2203.1, 2405. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7890 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7890 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-7890 affect?

CVE-2024-7890 affects workspace. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows

How urgent is CVE-2024-7890?

Priority 27/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Citrix vulnerabilities

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References

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