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NetScaler: exploited flaws need patching and investigation

Citrix confirms exploitation of two NetScaler flaws. Check appliance versions and preserve evidence of activity before the update.

Exploitation confirmedFix availableCISA KEV · 2CVE-2026-88771 · CVE-2026-88772
Disclosed Updated Sources checked UTC
Vendor
Citrix
Exposure
No login required
Vendor severity
9.5 · CVSS 4.0

What happened

Citrix confirms attacks against CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772. The first affects default configurations; the second requires DTLS, which is enabled by default on VPN virtual servers. This is an earlier disclosure still requiring action, not a new October 23 vulnerability.

Affected systems and fixes

ProductAffectedFixed release / action
ADC / Gateway 14.1Before 14.1-73.3714.1-73.37
ADC / Gateway 13.1Before 13.1-64.2313.1-64.23
14.1 FIPSBefore the listed fixed build14.1-73.37 FIPS
13.1 FIPS / NDcPPBefore the listed fixed build13.1.37.279

Confirm the running version against the vendor advisory, including any distribution backports.

CISA exploitation evidence

Catalog 2026.10.23 · Checked Oct 24, 2026 UTC

CISA lists these CVEs in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. This confirms known exploitation, not compromise of your environment.

CVE-2026-88771Added Sep 27, 2026
Ransomware use
Not confirmed by CISA
Federal forensic triage
Required under CISA guidance
Federal due date
Sep 30, 2026

Action specified by CISA

Apply 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.

CVE-2026-88772Added Sep 27, 2026
Ransomware use
Not confirmed by CISA
Federal forensic triage
Required under CISA guidance
Federal due date
Sep 30, 2026

Action specified by CISA

Apply 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.

CISA’s federal deadlines and requirements are shown for context. They are not a universal deadline for private organizations or businesses in Latin America. The date added is the catalog inclusion date, not the first attack date.

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Sources

Technical facts come from these sources. Priorities and suggested reviews are Oktsec’s analysis.

  1. NetScaler security bulletin CTX697096Citrix · vendor · Checked Oct 23, 2026 UTC
Editorial record1 entry

Added to the local collection after reviewing original sources. Disclosure date is shown separately from Radar coverage.

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