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CVE-2026-88771Citrix NetScaler ADC Improper Input Validation

NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Improper input validation vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway.

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.
Severity Level
CRITICAL(9.5)
Published Date
Sep 27, 2026
Last Modified
Sep 29, 2026
PoC
Available(Metasploit)
Exploitation Status
ACTIVE
EPSS Score (30-Day)
82.16%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required.
CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 9.5 (CRITICAL)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Attack RequirementsPresent
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)High
Integrity (Vulnerable System)High
Availability (Vulnerable System)High
Confidentiality (Subsequent System)High
Integrity (Subsequent System)High
Availability (Subsequent System)High

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected 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
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

What to do

Patch now. CISA lists this flaw as exploited in the wild and set a federal remediation deadline of Sep 30, 2026.

  1. Check whether you run Citrix NetScaler ADC and which version.
  2. Update to a patched version listed above, then confirm the new version.
  3. 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

Listed in Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Added: Sep 27, 2026
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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Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 16:07 UTC