CVE-2026-8452

CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

Memory overflow vulnerability NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway leading to unpredictable or erroneous behavior and Denial of Service if the appliance is configured as a Gateway (SSL VPN, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCitrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway
PublishedJun 30, 2026
First seenJun 30, 2026
Added to KEVAug 26, 2026

How to fix

CISA 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: Aug 29, 2026
Update
  • citrix netscaler_application_delivery_controller13.1-37.272, 13.1-63.18, 14.1-72.61 or later
  • citrix netscaler_gateway13.1-63.18, 14.1-72.61 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
citrix netscaler_application_delivery_controllerv < 13.1-37.272, 13.1 ≤ v < 13.1-63.18, 14.1 ≤ v < 14.1-72.61, 14.1-66.6813.1-37.272, 13.1-63.18, 14.1-72.61
citrix netscaler_gateway13.1 ≤ v < 13.1-63.18, 14.1 ≤ v < 14.1-72.6113.1-63.18, 14.1-72.61

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