Description
Vulnerability in Citrix UniconOS leading to Arbitrary file read and write

This issue affects UniconOS: before 2607.2 CR and before 2603 LTSR CU2.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 5.1 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Arbitrary File Read and Write
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Citrix UniconOS contains a flaw that permits an attacker to read or write any file on the system. This can disclose sensitive data, modify configuration or executable files, or introduce malicious code, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is linked to CWE-22, indicating uncontrolled access to file paths.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects all installations of Citrix UniconOS that are older than version 2607.2 CR and older than 2603 LTSR CU2. Specifically, any system running a release before 2607.2 CR or before 2603 LTSR CU2 is vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.1 indicates a moderate risk profile. The EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low likelihood of widespread exploitation at this time, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The description does not specify the attack vector; it is inferred that an attacker would need to exploit a component of UniconOS that processes file names or paths, possibly via a logged‑in session or through a remote service that accepts file operations. The impact remains significant because the flaw enables both read and write access to arbitrary files.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 02:16 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Citrix UniconOS to version 2607.2 CR or later, or apply the 2603 LTSR CU2 update to eliminate the flaw.
  • If an update cannot be applied immediately, restrict UniconOS file‑system access by tightening configuration permissions so that only trusted processes or users have file‑read or write capabilities.
  • Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to isolate UniconOS hosts from untrusted networks, reducing the potential attack surface for remote exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 02:16 UTC.

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History

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Citrix
Citrix uniconos
Vendors & Products Citrix
Citrix uniconos

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-22

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Vulnerability in Citrix UniconOS leading to Arbitrary file read and write This issue affects UniconOS: before 2607.2 CR and before 2603 LTSR CU2.
Title Arbitrary file read and write
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Citrix

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-14T18:20:56.730Z

Reserved: 2026-06-09T18:32:47.375Z

Link: CVE-2026-53564

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-13T23:17:33.007

Modified: 2026-10-14T19:17:17.093

Link: CVE-2026-53564

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-26T22:39:22Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')