ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2025-5777: Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
| Vendor | Citrix |
|---|---|
| Product | NetScaler ADC and Gateway |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 10 Jul 2025 |
| CISA federal deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Ransomware use | Known |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-125 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to insufficient input validation. This vulnerability can lead to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server.
SOURCES
Other Citrix flaws
- CVE-2026-88779: Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-88772: Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-88771: Citrix NetScaler Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-19490: Citrix NetScaler Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-8452: Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.