CVE-2026-88779 kev in the critical feed json
Memory overflow vulnerability leading to Denial of Service
published 2026-10-04 36 d ago modified 2026-10-05 34 d ago also EUVD-2026-92065
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Exploited
- added 2026-10-04
- epss
- 11.4%
- EPSS 11.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Vulnerability in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway.
This issue affects ADC: before 14.1-73.41, before 13.1-64.28, before 14.1-73.41 FIPS, and before 13.1-37.282; Gateway: before 14.1-73.41 and before 13.1-64.28.
Patch / 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.
- NetScaler ADC 13.1-37.282, 13.1-64.28, 14.1-73.41, 14.1-73.41 FIPS
- NetScaler Gateway 13.1-64.28, 14.1-73.41
Timeline
- CISA SSVC: exploitation active
- Added to CISA KEV
- Published
- CISA patch deadline
Known exploited
- Added
- 36 d ago
- Patch by
- 2026-10-07 (33 d ago)
- Ransomware
- Not known
- 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.
- Vendor, product
- Citrix, NetScaler
- CISA name
- Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Active, exploited in the wild
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 36 d ago
Exploit prediction
11.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 4.0 | 8.7 | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
| CNA | 4.0 | 8.7 | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X |
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Affected products
- NetScaler ADC
- NetScaler Gateway
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- Technology feeds
References
-
community.citrix.com
/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-c
vendor-advisory, mitigation
-
support.citrix.com
/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174
vendor-advisory
-
cisa.gov
/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-88779
government-resource, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-88779
- NVD CVE-2026-88779
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