CVE-2023-24489
Published: August 16, 2023
Official Description
Citrix Content Collaboration contains an improper access control vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to remotely compromise customer-managed ShareFile storage zones controllers.
CISA KEV Advisory
Citrix Content Collaboration ShareFile Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Citrix Content Collaboration contains an improper access control vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to remotely compromise customer-managed ShareFile storage zones controllers.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Citrix Content Collaboration has an improper access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to remotely compromise customer-managed ShareFile storage zones controllers. This is a HIGH severity vulnerability with a high EPSS score of 0.94389, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation. CISA has confirmed its exploitation in the KEV catalog.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. It can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.
Citrix Content Collaboration users should apply the latest security updates for ShareFile storage zones controllers. Review and strengthen access control policies for these controllers.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-24489 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2023-24489 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-24489 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1