Summary
Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway contain an improper input validation vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
Remediation
CISA required actionApply 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.
References
- Advisoryhttps://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve-2026-88771-through-cve-2026-88778
- Advisoryhttps://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697096
- Advisoryhttps://support.citrix.com/external/article/CTX694799/steps-to-take-if-netscaler-adc-is-suspec.html
- Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
- Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
- Advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88772
- Referencehttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-88771