CVE-2026-88772

Published Sep 27, 2026

Last updated 20 days ago

Exploit known CVSS critical 9.5

VDI

Cloud

System

SSL

Dns

VPN

Mobile device

Tls

Citrix NetScaler ADC

Citrix NetScaler Gateway

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2026-88772 is a memory overflow vulnerability impacting Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway appliances. This flaw can result in remote code execution (RCE) or a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability specifically affects appliances where Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) is enabled. DTLS is typically enabled by default for VPN virtual servers, meaning NetScaler Gateway deployments are susceptible unless DTLS has been explicitly disabled. Citrix has confirmed that this vulnerability, alongside CVE-2026-88771, has been actively exploited in unmitigated NetScaler deployments.

Description: 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 Remote Code Execution or Denial of Service
Source: 50a63c94-1ea7-4568-8c11-eb79e7c5a2b5
NVD status: Analyzed
Products: netscaler_application_delivery_controller, netscaler_gateway

Risk scores

CVSS 4.0

Type: Secondary
Base score: 9.5
Impact score: -
Exploitability score: -
Vector string: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Severity: CRITICAL

CVSS 3.1

Type: Primary
Base score: 8.1
Impact score: 5.9
Exploitability score: 2.2
Vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: HIGH

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name: Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
Exploit added on: Sep 27, 2026
Exploit action due: Sep 30, 2026
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.

Weaknesses

134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0: CWE-119

Hype score: Not currently trending

Configurations

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.