VDB-413388 · CVE-2026-88779 · EUVD-2026-92065

Citrix NetScaler ADC/NetScaler Gateway input validation

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9.5	$5k-$25k	2.08

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-88779. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at support.citrix.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-88779 since 09/10/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/04/2026).

Upgrading to version 14.1-73.41, 13.1-64.28, 14.1-73.41 FIPS or 13.1-37.282 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-92065). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Network Management Software

Vendor

Citrix

Name

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.citrix.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: NetScaler ADC/NetScaler Gateway 14.1-73.41/13.1-64.28/14.1-73.41 FIPS/13.1-37.282

Timelineinfo

09/10/2026 CVE reserved
10/04/2026 +24 days Advisory disclosed
10/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: citrix.com

Advisory: support.citrix.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-88779 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-88779
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-413388
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 10/04/2026 05:35
Updated: 10/04/2026 06:15
Changes: 10/04/2026 05:35 (65), 10/04/2026 06:15 (1)
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