Vulnerability record

CVE-2020-8270

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What it is

Reported

An unprivileged Windows user on the VDA or an SMB user can perform arbitrary command execution as SYSTEM in CVAD versions before 2009, 1912 LTSR CU1 hotfixes CTX285871 and CTX285872, 7.15 LTSR CU6 hotfix CTX285341 and CTX285342 Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.

NVD published: Nov 16, 2020 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What is affected

Reported

Citrix — virtual_apps_and_desktops. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

NVD published: Nov 16, 2020 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Urgency and basis

Reported

Act now · 558.4

Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Exploitation evidence

Reported

kev-listed · VulnCheck KEV

VulnCheck KEV added: Jan 26, 2021 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What to do

Reported

Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Source remediation ↗

Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Evidence detail

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