CVE-2026-88771Citrix NetScaler ADC Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability Summary
This issue affects ADC: before 14.1-73.37, before 13.1-64.23, before 14.1-73.37 FIPS, and before 13.1.37.279 FIPS and NDcPP; Gateway: before 14.1-73.37 and before 13.1-64.23 leading to an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HAffected & Patched Versions
- Citrix NetScaler ADC < 14.1-73.37
- Citrix NetScaler ADC < 13.1-64.23
- Citrix NetScaler ADC < 14.1-73.37 FIPS
- Citrix NetScaler ADC < 13.1.37.279 FIPS and NDcPP
- Citrix NetScaler Gateway < 14.1-73.37
- Citrix NetScaler Gateway < 13.1-64.23
- Citrix NetScaler ADC 14.1-73.37
- Citrix NetScaler ADC 13.1-64.23
- Citrix NetScaler ADC 14.1-73.37 FIPS
- Citrix NetScaler ADC 13.1.37.279 FIPS and NDcPP
- Citrix NetScaler Gateway 14.1-73.37
- Citrix NetScaler Gateway 13.1-64.23
What to do
Patch now. CISA lists this flaw as exploited in the wild and set a federal remediation deadline of Sep 30, 2026.
- Check whether you run Citrix NetScaler ADC and which version.
- Update to a patched version listed above, then confirm the new version.
- Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.
CISA required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
CISA KEV Status
Remediation due: Sep 30, 2026 (deadline passed)
Timeline
- Sep 27, 2026Added to CISA KEV catalog
- Sep 27, 2026Published
- Sep 29, 2026Record last modified
- Sep 30, 2026KEV remediation due date
Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.
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External References
Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 16:07 UTC