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CVE-2026-88772

Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

8.1 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 1.30%
  1. Published27 Sept 2026
  2. Added to CISA KEV27 Sept 2026
  3. Remediation due30 Sept 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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

Added to KEV: 27 Sept 2026Federal remediation due: 30 Sept 2026

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

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller≥ 13.1 < 13.1-64.23 · ≥ 14.1 < 14.1-73.37 · ≥ 13.1 < 13.1.37.279 · ≥ 14.1-66.68 ≤ 14.1-73.37
Citrix NetScaler Gateway≥ 13.1 < 13.1-64.23 · ≥ 14.1 < 14.1-73.37

Remediation

Fixed in
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller≥ 13.1-64.23
Citrix NetScaler Gateway≥ 13.1-64.23

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-88772 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-88772 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 27 Sept 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-88772?

CVE-2026-88772 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-88772?

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

How do I fix CVE-2026-88772?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller 13.1-64.23, Citrix NetScaler Gateway 13.1-64.23 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.