CVE-2014-4700 Missing authorization in n/a
Local guest users can access other users' desktops in Citrix XenDesktop when specific pooling and shutdown settings are configured.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4700?
CVE-2014-4700 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jul 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Citrix XenDesktop 7.x, 5.x, and 4.x, when pooled random desktop groups is enabled and ShutdownDesktopsAfterUse is disabled, allows local guest users to gain access to another user's desktop via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4700?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Citrix Xendesktop.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4700?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4700 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2014-4700 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4700 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7g6q-fw46-cpmr.