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CVE-2026-53565: Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Citrix Secure Access Client for Windows, Citrix Citrix Endpoint Analysis Client for Windows.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 4.0 8.5
EPSS0.17%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Secure Access Client for Windows 0 | 26.6.1.20 or later |
| Citrix Endpoint Analysis Client for Windows 0 | 26. 5.1.7 or later |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Citrix Secure Access Client for Windows, Citrix Citrix Endpoint Analysis Client for Windows.
This issue affects Secure Access Client for Windows: before 26.6.1.20; Citrix Endpoint Analysis Client for Windows: before 26. 5.1.7.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 11 Oct 2026.