Memory corruption in Citrix NetScaler ADC
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Low · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway allows Unauthenticated Denial of Service and Out-Of-Bounds Memory Read
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Active
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrix | NetScaler ADC | 14.1 to before 12.35; 13.1 to before 51.15; 13.0 to before 92.21; 13.1-FIPS to before 37.176; 12.1-FIPS to before 55.302; 12.1-NDcPP to before 55.302 | 12.35, 51.15, 92.21, 37.176, 55.302 | Patch available | CNA |
- NetScaler ADC VendorCitrix Affected 14.1 to before 12.35; 13.1 to before 51.15; 13.0 to before 92.21; 13.1-FIPS to before 37.176; 12.1-FIPS to before 55.302; 12.1-NDcPP to before 55.302 Fixed in 12.35, 51.15, 92.21, 37.176, 55.302 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:* | 12.1 to before 12.1-55.302 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:ndcpp:*:*:* | 12.1 to before 12.1-55.302 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* | 13.0 to before 13.0-92.21 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:* | 13.1 to before 13.1-37.176 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* | 13.1 to before 13.1-51.15; 14.1 to before 14.1-12.35 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
| cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.0 to before 13.0-92.21; 13.1 to before 13.1-51.15; 14.1 to before 14.1-12.35 | Vulnerable | Citrix |
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:* Versions 12.1 to before 12.1-55.302 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:ndcpp:*:*:* Versions 12.1 to before 12.1-55.302 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions 13.0 to before 13.0-92.21 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:* Versions 13.1 to before 13.1-37.176 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions 13.1 to before 13.1-51.15; 14.1 to before 14.1-12.35 Vulnerable ·Citrix
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.0 to before 13.0-92.21; 13.1 to before 13.1-51.15; 14.1 to before 14.1-12.35 Vulnerable ·Citrix
Remediation
- Fix · CNA NetScaler ADC (Cloud Software Group) Fixed in 12.35, 51.15, 92.21, 37.176, 55.302
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Cloud Software Group NetScaler ADC 12.35, 37.176 and 3 more versions
2 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 2 CRITICAL
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2023-06000 Code injection in Citrix NetScaler ADCPriority CRITICAL 97
Timeline
- 2024-01-17 Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-6549
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8fxh-p33g-qf5m
References
More Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-60195 Memory overflow vulnerability leading to Remote Code Execution or Denial of Service KEVCVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.5
- TI-2026-60194 Improper input validation in Citrix ADC KEVCVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.5
- TI-2023-04571 Unauthenticated sensitive information disclosure in Citrix NetScaler ADC KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.4
- TI-2023-03284 Unauthenticated remote code execution in Citrix NetScaler ADC KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2026-15872 NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Security Bulletin for CVE-2026-19490 KEVCVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.3
- TI-2026-02639 Insufficient input validation leading to memory overread KEVCVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.3
Sources
- CVE-2023-6549 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-6549 · NVD
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-8fxh-p33g-qf5m · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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