CVE-2023-4966

Published Oct 10, 2023

Last updated 5 months ago

Overview

Description
Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA  virtual server.
Source
secure@citrix.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
netscaler_application_delivery_controller, netscaler_gateway

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
HIGH

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Oct 18, 2023
Exploit action due
Nov 8, 2023
Required action
Apply mitigations and kill all active and persistent sessions per vendor instructions [https://www.netscaler.com/blog/news/cve-2023-4966-critical-security-update-now-available-for-netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway/] OR discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weaknesses

secure@citrix.com
CWE-119
nvd@nist.gov
NVD-CWE-noinfo

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending
  1. 🚨 Unmasking the Citrix Bleed: A Deep Dive into the #CVE-2023-4966 Mass Exploitation Campaign https://t.co/fX2by9wZqU Educational Purposes!

    @UndercodeUpdate

    8 Nov 2025

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  2. CITRIXBLEED CRISIS! The critical NetScaler ADC Buffer Overflow Flaw (CVE-2023-4966) is being ACTIVELY EXPLOITED GLOBALLY right now. This vulnerability allows for unauthorized access and session hijacking. Read the full report on - https://t.co/wEhjBhYNf5 https://t.co/XlgPQ7IAPv

    @cyberbivash

    29 Sept 2025

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  3. 【メモリ漏洩脆弱性】Citrix NetScalerに新たな重大脆弱性CVE-2025-5777が発見され、既に実環境での悪用が確認されている。この脆弱性は2023年に世界を震撼させたCitrixBleed(CVE-2023-4966)と酷似しており、メモリの不

    @nakajimeeee

    6 Jul 2025

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  4. #threatreport #LowCompleteness How Much More Must We Bleed? - Citrix NetScaler Memory Disclosure (CitrixBleed 2 CVE-2025-5777) | 04-07-2025 Source: https://t.co/XJKu0ksoJj Key details below ↓ 💀Threats: Citrix_bleed_vuln, 🔓CVEs: CVE-2023-4966 https://t.co/eZ1NKnjqmY

    @rst_cloud

    5 Jul 2025

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  5.     🚨 Citrix fixes critical NetScaler bug CVE-2025-5777—patch now. This out-of-bounds read flaw is similar to CitrixBleed (CVE-2023-4966) and may allow attackers to extract session tokens from memory. Affects gateway-configured devices No known explanation yet,

    @modat_magnify

    24 Jun 2025

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  6. i remember 2023 when i was using the CVE-2023-4966 i logged in this employee's pc and started launching all my tools, and then the employee logged back in while i was getting creds, and he saw all the tools just open. the funny thing is he just closed them and went back to work😂

    @PsExec64

    13 Apr 2025

    3993 Impressions

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  7. 🚨🔍 Top 5 most exploited CVEs of 2023: 1️⃣ CVE-2023-3519 (Citrix NetScaler): Buffer overflow for remote code execution. 2️⃣ CVE-2023-4966 (Citrix NetScaler): Token leakage risk. 3️⃣ CVE-2023-20198 (Cisco IOS XE): Unauthorized admin access.

    @AugustineCyber

    17 Nov 2024

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  8. CISAから2023年に良く悪用された脆弱性のまとめが公開されていましたね。 2023 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities https://t.co/ulfm6a7TUz ◆CVE-2023-3519:Citrix ◆CVE-2023-4966:Citrix ◆CVE-2023-20198:Cisco ◆CVE-2023-20273:Cisco ◆CVE-2023-27997:Fortinet… https://t.co/5hY9DKZUl3 https://t.co/G9ylY3EdvP

    @taku888infinity

    13 Nov 2024

    1354 Impressions

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  9. The released fix CVE-2023-4966 on October 10, 2023, affected NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. This vulnerability was discovered by our internal team, and at the time of disclosure, we were not aware of any exploits in the wild. Recommended next steps: https://t.co/gq5657p6KE

    @zeller_bach

    27 Oct 2024

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