CVE-2019-11634
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitCitrix Workspace App before 1904 for Windows has Incorrect Access Control.
Published May 22, 2019 · Updated Aug 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-11634 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Receiver (Citrix), Workspace (Citrix).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 26, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 8.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Workspace 1904.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
8.1%
Higher than 94.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Citrix Workspace App before 1904 for Windows has Incorrect Access Control.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 26, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ReceiverCitrix | 4.9-cumulative_update_6 | n/a |
| WorkspaceCitrix | See advisory | 1904 |
Patched Releases
Workspace
1904
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 22, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 26, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
- advisoryhttps://support.citrix.com/article/CTX251986
- advisoryhttps://support.citrix.com/v1/search?searchQuery=%22%22&lang=en&sort=cr_date_desc&prod=&pver=&ct=Security+Bulletin
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Citrix Workspace App before 1904 for Windows has Incorrect Access Control.
Affected: Receiver (Citrix) versions 4.9-cumulative_update_6; Workspace (Citrix). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 26, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Workspace 1904.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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