Citrix Netscaler -/10.1.e/9.3/9.3.e Certificate Validation improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Citrix Netscaler -/10.1.e/9.3/9.3.e and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Certificate Validation Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-2882. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Citrix Netscaler -/10.1.e/9.3/9.3.e (Network Management Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Certificate Validation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the management GUI in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway before 9.3-66.5 and 10.x before 10.1-122.17 has unspecified impact and vectors, related to certificate validation.

The weakness was presented 04/28/2014 by Graham Sutherland as CTX140651 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.citrix.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-2882 since 04/17/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74026 (Citrix NetScaler Multiple Vulnerabilities (CTX140651)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc..

Upgrading to version 9.3-66.5 or 10.1-122.17 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92918), Tenable (74026), Secunia (SA58266†), SecurityTracker (ID 1030180†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44360†). See VDB-13107 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 74026
Nessus Name: Citrix NetScaler Multiple Vulnerabilities (CTX140651)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Netscaler 9.3-66.5/10.1-122.17

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: citrix.com

Advisory: CTX140651
Researcher: Graham Sutherland
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2882 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2882
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13108
X-Force: 92918 - Citrix NetScaler certificate security bypass, Medium Risk
Secunia: 58266 - Citrix NetScaler Gateway Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1030180 - Citrix NetScaler Cryptographic and Certification Flaws Have Unspecified Impact
Vulnerability Center: 44360 - Citrix NetScalar ADC and NetScaler Gateway Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability due to Certificate Validation, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/30/2014 22:28
Updated: 05/12/2026 12:07
Changes: 04/30/2014 22:28 (70), 05/27/2017 10:33 (9), 06/19/2021 08:44 (3), 05/12/2026 12:07 (15)
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