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CVE-2026-8655

Citrix NetScaler Gateway buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.63%
  1. Published30 Jun 2026

Description

Multiple Memory overflow vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway leading to unpredictable or erroneous behavior and Denial of Service if NetScaler ADC is configured as an LB of type Oracle OR NetScaler ADC is configured as a DNS Proxy OR NetScaler ADC is configured as a DNS recursive resolver deployment

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller≥ 13.1 < 13.1-63.18 · ≥ 14.1 < 14.1-72.61 · 14.1-66.68 · < 13.1-37.272
Citrix NetScaler Gateway≥ 13.1 < 13.1-63.18 · ≥ 14.1 < 14.1-72.61

Remediation

Fixed in
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller≥ 13.1-63.18
Citrix NetScaler Gateway≥ 13.1-63.18

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-8655 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-8655 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.63%.

How severe is CVE-2026-8655?

CVE-2026-8655 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-8655?

Affected products include Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller, Citrix NetScaler Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8655?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller 13.1-63.18, Citrix NetScaler Gateway 13.1-63.18 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.