Users with only access to launch VDA applications can launch an unauthorized desktop
Priority LOW 28CWE-284Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-284.
Summary
Users with only access to launch VDA applications can launch an unauthorized desktop
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00299 22nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Virtual Delivery Agents for Windows for CVAD and Citrix DaaS Security (Citrix): 2305 , 2203 LTSR CU3, 1912 LTSR CU7Virtual Delivery Agents for Linux for CVAD and Citrix DaaS Security (Citrix): 2305, 2203 LTSR CU3, 1912 LTSR CU7 hotfix 1(19.12.7001)
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrix | Virtual Delivery Agents for Windows for CVAD and Citrix DaaS Security | Current Release (CR) 0 to before 2305 ; Long Term Service Release (LTSR) 0 to before 2203 LTSR CU3; Long Term Service Release (LTSR) 0 to before 1912 LTSR CU7 | 2305 , 2203 LTSR CU3, 1912 LTSR CU7 | Patch available | CNA |
| Citrix | Virtual Delivery Agents for Linux for CVAD and Citrix DaaS Security | Current Release (CR) 0 to before 2305; Long Term Service Release (LTSR) 0 to before 2203 LTSR CU3; Long Term Service Release (LTSR) 0 to before 1912 LTSR CU7 hotfix 1(19.12.7001) | 2305, 2203 LTSR CU3, 1912 LTSR CU7 hotfix 1(19.12.7001) | Patch available | CNA |
- Virtual Delivery Agents for Windows for CVAD and Citrix DaaS Security VendorCitrix Affected Current Release (CR) 0 to before 2305 ; Long Term Service Release (LTSR) 0 to before 2203 LTSR CU3; Long Term Service Release (LTSR) 0 to before 1912 LTSR CU7 Fixed in 2305 , 2203 LTSR CU3, 1912 LTSR CU7 Patch available CNA
- Virtual Delivery Agents for Linux for CVAD and Citrix DaaS Security VendorCitrix Affected Current Release (CR) 0 to before 2305; Long Term Service Release (LTSR) 0 to before 2203 LTSR CU3; Long Term Service Release (LTSR) 0 to before 1912 LTSR CU7 hotfix 1(19.12.7001) Fixed in 2305, 2203 LTSR CU3, 1912 LTSR CU7 hotfix 1(19.12.7001) Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 22
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* | before 2305 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu1 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu2 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu3:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu3 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu4:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu4 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu5:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu5 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu6:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu6 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 2203 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 2203 cu1 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions before 2305 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu1 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu2 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu3:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu3 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu4:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu4 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu5:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu5 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:1912:cu6:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu6 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 2203 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 2203 cu1 Vulnerable ·Citrix
Show 12 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 2203 cu2 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* | before 2305 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu1 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu2 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu3:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu3 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu4:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu4 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu5:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu5 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu6:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 1912 cu6 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:2203:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 2203 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:2203:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 2203 cu1 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:2203:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* | 2203 cu2 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:virtual_apps_and_desktops:2203:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 2203 cu2 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions before 2305 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu1 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu2 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu3:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu3 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu4:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu4 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu5:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu5 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:1912:cu6:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 1912 cu6 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:2203:-:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 2203 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:2203:cu1:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 2203 cu1 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:linux_virtual_delivery_agent:2203:cu2:*:*:ltsr:*:*:* Versions 2203 cu2 Vulnerable ·Citrix
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Virtual Delivery Agents for Windows for CVAD and Citrix DaaS Security (Citrix) Fixed in 2305 , 2203 LTSR CU3, 1912 LTSR CU7
- Fix · CNA Virtual Delivery Agents for Linux for CVAD and Citrix DaaS Security (Citrix) Fixed in 2305, 2203 LTSR CU3, 1912 LTSR CU7 hotfix 1(19.12.7001)
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-24490
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jg83-rjrf-gwrc
References
More Citrix Linux Virtual Delivery Agent vulnerabilities
- TI-2016-05376 Citrix Linux Virtual Delivery Agent (aka VDA, formerly Linux Virtual Desktop) before… CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.8
Sources
- CVE-2023-24490 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-24490 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jg83-rjrf-gwrc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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