CVE-2026-8452
Citrix — Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
Citrix · CWE-119 · in CISA KEV since 2026-08-26
EVRS 75 of 100 Urgent
Patch This Cycle
Rank 1,302 of 2,960 tracked
Raised to the floor for a confirmed exploited vulnerability.
Why it scores 75
Evidence available: 6 of 7 signalsListed in the CISA KEV catalog, and an EPSS probability of 0.010.
- CISA KEVApplied
- RansomwareDid not apply
- Vendor exploitationDid not apply
- EPSSApplied
- Microsoft Exploitability IndexNot applicable
- Pre-patch disclosureNo data
- KEV recencyApplied
- CVSSApplied
The band answers “how soon”, not “how bad”. No data for: Pre-patch disclosure. Why some signals show no data
Fix
Patch or fixed version identifiedCISA required action
- support.citrix.com/…/article?articleNumber=CTX696604
- BOD 26-04
- Forensics Triage Requirements
- nvd.nist.gov/…/CVE-2026-8452
Fixed in
netscaler application delivery controller: update to 13.1-37.272 or later | netscaler application delivery controller: update to 13.1-63.18 or later | netscaler application delivery controller: update to 14.1-72.61 or later | netscaler gateway: update to 13.1-63.18 or later | netscaler gateway: update to 14.1-72.61 or later
Affected versions
- netscaler application delivery controller
< 13.1-37.272>= 13.1 < 13.1-63.18>= 14.1 < 14.1-72.6114.1-66.68 - netscaler gateway
>= 13.1 < 13.1-63.18>= 14.1 < 14.1-72.61
Remediation
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.
Fixed versions from NVD.
Evidence
Each value with its source| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CVSS base scoreHow severe the flaw is in itself. It does not say how likely an attack is. | 8.8 | NVD |
| FIRST EPSSFIRST's estimate of the chance this is exploited in the next 30 days, and how that ranks against all CVEs. | 0.010 (62.8th pctl) | FIRST EPSS |
| Actively exploitedWhether a source of record has confirmed attacks using it in the wild. | Confirmed | CISA KEV |
| Ransomware campaign useWhether CISA has seen ransomware operators use it. | Unknown or none | CISA KEV |
| CISA remediation deadlineThe date US federal agencies must have fixed or mitigated it. | 2026-08-29 · CISA federal deadline · Overdue by 54 days | CISA KEV |
| Public exploit moduleA module existing is not the same as active exploitation. | None known | Metasploit |
| EUVD cross-referenceENISA's record: CVSS 8.8 (v4.0), assigned by NetScaler. | Listed | ENISA EUVD |
Description
NVDMemory 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
What CISA says to do
