CVE-2026-88772
Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
Published Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 28, 2026 · Citrix NetScaler
Overview On September 27, 2026, Citrix disclosed eight new vulnerabilities affecting NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, including two critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772 . Both of these RCE vulnerabilities carry a critical CVSSv4 score of 9.5, and both have been confirmed as being actively exploited in the wild as zero-days prior to the vendor disclosure . CVE-2026-88771 affects vulnerable NetScaler deployments in their default configuration, with no additional product features required. The vendor has also indicated that the attack complex
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Sep 27, 2026 · Catalog
Detected
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
Sep 27, 2026 · CISA KEV
Known exploited
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
Sep 28, 2026 · Catalog
Updated
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
Sep 30, 2026 · CISA KEV
Remediation due
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
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 due date Sep 30, 2026
Affected
- cpe citrix/netscaler application delivery controllerversion unspecified
- cpe citrix/netscaler gatewayversion unspecified
- vendor Citrix NetScalerversion unspecified
Sources
- CISA KEVCVE-2026-88772
Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution or denial of service
cisa.gov - CVE.orgCVE-2026-88772
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSCVE-2026-88772
30-day exploitation probability 1.3%
first.org - NIST NVDCVE-2026-88772
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 D
nvd.nist.gov - Rapid7 Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2026-88772
Overview On September 27, 2026, Citrix disclosed eight new vulnerabilities affecting NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, including two critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772 . Both of these RCE vulnerabilities carry a critical CVSSv4 score of 9.5, and both have been confirmed as being actively exploited in the wild as zero-days prior to the vendor
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