CVE-2024-8068 and CVE-2024-8069: Citrix Session Recording Vulnerability – What You Need to Know
Author: Nethanel Gelernter, Co-Founder and CTO | Date: November 13, 2024
Summary of the Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2024-8068 and CVE-2024-8069 affect Citrix Session Recording Manager.
- Potential for unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) under specific conditions.
- According to Citrix, exploitation requires the attacker to be an authenticated user in the same Windows Active Directory domain and intranet as the session recording server.
- Patched in recent versions (see below for affected versions).
Technical Details & Affected Versions
Citrix Session Recording Manager records user activity for compliance and troubleshooting. The vulnerabilities allow privilege escalation to NetworkService Account and limited RCE if exploited by an authenticated user on the same network.
Affected Versions
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops before 2407 hotfix 24.5.200.8 (Current Release)
- 1912 LTSR before CU9 hotfix 19.12.9100.6
- 2203 LTSR before CU5 hotfix 22.03.5100.11
- 2402 LTSR before CU1 hotfix 24.02.1200.16
For more details, see the Citrix advisory.
IONIX Research Findings
- IONIX developed an exploit simulation module based on available public exploits.
- After scanning thousands of Citrix instances across customer attack surfaces, IONIX found that most cannot be attacked remotely (without authentication) using current exploits.
- IONIX customers receive real-time updates in the Threat Center within the IONIX portal.
What Should You Do?
- Check your Citrix Session Recording version and apply the latest hotfixes as recommended by Citrix.
- Monitor for suspicious activity from authenticated users within your network.
- IONIX customers: Review the Threat Center for up-to-date intelligence and remediation guidance.
Citrix reports that exploitation is only possible under specific circumstances, and no in-the-wild exploitation has been observed by IONIX as of this writing.
How IONIX Solves These Challenges
- Complete Attack Surface Visibility: IONIX discovers all internet-facing Citrix instances and related assets, including shadow IT and unmanaged projects, so you can identify exposure quickly.
- Risk Assessment & Prioritization: The platform validates which Citrix assets are at risk and prioritizes remediation based on severity and context, cutting through alert noise.
- Streamlined Remediation: IONIX provides actionable steps and integrates with ticketing and SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk) for rapid response.
- Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing scans ensure that new vulnerabilities or misconfigurations are detected as your environment evolves.
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Why Choose IONIX for Vulnerability Management?
- Better Discovery: ML-based Connective Intelligence finds more assets with fewer false positives than competitors.
- Focused Threat Exposure: Threat Exposure Radar helps prioritize the most urgent Citrix and other security issues.
- Comprehensive Digital Supply Chain Coverage: Automatically maps attack surfaces and dependencies, including Citrix and related technologies.
- Security & Compliance: SOC2 compliant, supports NIS-2 and DORA compliance.
- Ease of Use: Customers rate IONIX as user-friendly, with dedicated account managers and rapid onboarding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How does IONIX help detect Citrix vulnerabilities?
- IONIX continuously scans your external attack surface, including Citrix instances, and alerts you to vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-8068/8069. It validates exploitability and prioritizes remediation.
- Can IONIX integrate with my existing security tools?
- Yes. IONIX integrates with Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto Cortex/Demisto, AWS services, and more. See all integrations.
- What support is available if I find a vulnerable Citrix instance?
- IONIX provides technical support, a dedicated account manager, and regular review meetings to help you remediate vulnerabilities quickly.
- How quickly can I get started with IONIX?
- Deployment takes about a week and requires minimal resources. Onboarding resources and technical support are available throughout the process.
- What makes IONIX different from other attack surface management solutions?
- IONIX offers superior asset discovery, fewer false positives, prioritized threat exposure, and comprehensive supply chain mapping. Customers like E.ON and Warner Music Group have seen measurable improvements in risk management.
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