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NetScaler ADC EUVDEUVD-2026-95315

| CVE-2026-107406 CRITICAL
Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)
2026-10-08 NetScaler GHSA-x62m-6223-4vq2
9.5
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: NetScaler
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach SAML-enabled NetScaler endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted SAML authentication message
  3. Exploit
    Trigger memory overflow in SAML parser
  4. Execution
    Execute code or crash service
  5. Impact
    RCE or denial of service on appliance

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, buffer size validation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the NetScaler ADC or NetScaler Gateway to be explicitly configured as a SAML Service Provider (SP) or SAML Identity Provider (IdP) - appliances not using SAML authentication are not affected. The exposure further depends on role and version: devices on 14.1-73.37 through 14.1-73.41, 13.1-64.23 through 13.1-64.28, and corresponding FIPS/NDcPP builds are vulnerable ONLY when acting as a SAML IdP, whereas any build before 14.1-73.37 / 13.1-64.23 (and FIPS equivalents) is vulnerable when acting as either a SAML SP OR IdP. No authentication is required (PR:N) and no user interaction (UI:N), but the AC:H rating indicates meaningful attack complexity - exploitation likely depends on specific memory conditions rather than being a deterministic single-shot trigger, which limits reliability and mass-scanning viability.

Impact

This is a genuine high-priority issue, though several real-world signals temper the raw 9.5 score. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N) indicates a network-reachable, unauthenticated flaw with full triple impact (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H), and the memory-overflow-to-RCE class on an internet-facing NetScaler edge appliance is historically a top target for mass exploitation. However, the vector also carries AC:H, meaning exploitation is not trivially reliable and likely requires winning a race or defeating memory-layout conditions, which usually slows weaponization. No EPSS score, no CISA KEV entry, and no POC were provided in the input, so there is no public evidence of exploitation yet - at the time of analysis this is 'no public exploit identified.' A critical limiting factor NOT reflected in the CVSS score is configuration dependency: the appliance must be configured as a SAML SP or SAML IdP, so environments not using SAML authentication are not exposed. Net assessment: treat as urgent patch priority for SAML-configured NetScaler deployments given the product's edge exposure and NetScaler's well-documented history of active exploitation, but note the real-world attack surface is narrower than the unconditional 9.5 implies.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote, unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted SAML message (or malformed authentication request) to an internet-facing NetScaler ADC or Gateway configured as a SAML SP or IdP, triggering a memory overflow in the SAML processing path. By carefully shaping the overflow the attacker achieves remote code execution on the appliance, or at minimum crashes the service for denial of service. The AC:H rating implies exploitation is not guaranteed on the first attempt and may require repeated tries or specific memory conditions; no public exploit code was identified in the provided data.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: Active threat signals + CRITICAL/HIGH severity.
Patch available 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 08, 2026

Remote code execution or denial of service in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway (CVSS 9.5) via a memory overflow when configured as a SAML Service Provider or Identity Provider. Affected versions include 14.1-73.37 through 14.1-73.41 and 13.1-64.23 through 13.1-64.28 (and FIPS/NDcPP equivalents) when acting as SAML IdP, as well as all earlier versions when acting as either SP or IdP. No authentication is required (PR:N) and no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, though the high attack complexity (AC:H) may limit reliable exploitation.

RemediationAI

Apply the patch from Citrix (advisory CTX697191). Upgrade to the latest fixed version; exact fixed version numbers are not provided in the available data, but the advisory should contain them. As a workaround, disable SAML SP/IdP configuration if not required, or restrict network access to the SAML endpoints to trusted sources. Note that disabling SAML may break authentication workflows. Given the high attack complexity, exploitation is not trivial, but the severity warrants prompt patching. Monitor for unusual activity on SAML endpoints.

Affected VersionsENISA

Gateway 0 <14.1-73.46
ADC 0 <13.1.37.283 FIPS
Gateway 0 <13.1-64.29
ADC 0 <14.1-73.46
ADC 0 <13.1-64.29
ADC 0 <14.1-73.46 FIPS

Affected Packages

euvd adc fix: 13.1-64.29, 14.1-73.46
euvd gateway fix: 13.1-64.29, 14.1-73.46

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability is a memory overflow (likely a buffer or heap overflow) in the SAML implementation of NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. The root cause class is memory corruption, but no specific CWE is assigned. Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to achieve remote code execution or cause a denial of service. The high attack complexity (AC:H) suggests that triggering the overflow may depend on specific memory layout or timing conditions, making it non-trivial to exploit reliably. Affected CPEs are netscaler:adc and netscaler:gateway.

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Severity by source

Vendor (NetScaler) PRIMARY 9.5 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:L
vuln.today AI 8.1 HIGH

Network-reachable and unauthenticated (AV:N/PR:N) but gated by memory-layout and SAML-configuration conditions (AC:H); RCE yields full confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss on the appliance.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (NetScaler).

CVSS VectorVendor: NetScaler

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
High
Subsequent system: Integrity
High
Subsequent system: Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Oct 08, 2026 - 23:02 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 08, 2026 - 21:18 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Memory overflow vulnerability leading to Remote Code Execution or Denial of Service Vulnerability in NetScaler ADC.

NetScaler ADC or NetScaler Gateway must be configured as a SAML SP or SAML IdP, subject to the following version-specific requirements:

  • For the following versions: Applicable only when configured as a SAML IdP:
  • NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway between 14.1-73.37 and 14.1-73.41, inclusive
  • NetScaler ADC 14.1-FIPS between 14.1-73.37 FIPS and 14.1-73.41 FIPS, inclusive
  • NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway between 13.1-64.23 and 13.1-64.28, inclusive
  • NetScaler ADC 13.1-FIPS between 13.1-NDcPP 13.1-37.279 and 13.1- 37.282, inclusive

For the following versions: Applicable only when configured as a SAML SP or SAML IdP:

  • NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway before 14.1-73.37
  • NetScaler ADC 14.1-FIPS before 14.1-73.37 FIPS
  • NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway before 13.1-64.23
  • NetScaler ADC 13.1-FIPS before13.1-NDcPP 13.1-37.279

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A critical memory-overflow vulnerability in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway used for SAML single sign-on can allow an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution or cause denial of service, threatening the availability and integrity of a key access-control layer. Organizations that rely on these appliances to broker authentication for employees or customers should prioritize identification and mitigation because the affected systems are often internet-facing and central to business application access. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and no vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis, so risk must be managed through interim controls.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include restricting management and SAML endpoint access to trusted networks/IPs, disabling SAML SP/IdP functionality if not required, network segmentation, enhanced monitoring for crashes and anomalous SAML traffic, and WAF/IPS virtual patching if vendor-supported signatures are available.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 66% exploitable
Prevalence
High
widely deployed enterprise edge ADC/VPN gateway appliance
Threat Intel
2
1 sources
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD Citrix NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment CISA NEWS VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
Active threat signals + CRITICAL/HIGH severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

58
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +48
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: +10
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

CVE-2026-88779 HIGH POC
8.7 Oct 04

A remote, unauthenticated attacker can cause a denial-of-service condition on NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway applia

CVE-2026-3055 CRITICAL POC
9.3 Mar 23

An insufficient input validation vulnerability exists in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a

CVE-2026-19489 HIGH
8.8 Aug 19

Remote unauthenticated exploitation of NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway allows attackers to cause high availability i

CVE-2015-2838 MEDIUM POC
6.8 Apr 03

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Nitro API in Citrix NetScaler before 10.5 build 52.3nc allows remote

CVE-2016-2071 CRITICAL
9.8 Feb 17

Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 11.x before 11.0 Build 64.34, 10.5 before 1

CVE-2015-2841 MEDIUM POC
5.0 Apr 03

Citrix NetScaler AppFirewall, as used in NetScaler 10.5, allows remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restriction

CVE-2018-6186 HIGH
8.8 Feb 01

Citrix NetScaler VPX through NS12.0 53.13.nc allows an SSRF attack via the /rapi/read_url URI by an authenticated attack

CVE-2015-2839 MEDIUM POC
4.3 Apr 03

The Nitro API in Citrix NetScaler before 10.5 build 52.3nc uses an incorrect Content-Type when returning an error messag

CVE-2015-2840 MEDIUM POC
4.3 Apr 03

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in help/rt/large_search.html in Citrix NetScaler before 10.5 build 52.3nc allow

CVE-2026-4368 HIGH
7.7 Mar 23

Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway instances configured for SSL VPN, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy, or AAA virtual servers ar

CVE-2016-2072 MEDIUM
6.1 Feb 17

The Administrative Web Interface in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 11.x be

Threat IntelligenceMISP

CISA Advisories
Security News Coverage
Sources: CISA (public domain), Security News RSS

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