Remote code execution in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-27518 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-664 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Citrix Netscaler ADC Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration Citrix Access Gateway Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Improper control of a resource through its lifetime
EUVDB-ID: #VU70192
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27518
CWE-ID:
CWE-664 - Improper control of a resource through its lifetime
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in systems configured as a SAML SP or a SAML IdP. A remote non-authenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCitrix Netscaler ADC: before 13.0-58.32
Citrix Access Gateway: before 13.0-58.32
External linkshttp://support.citrix.com/article/CTX474995
http://www.citrix.com/blogs/2022/12/13/critical-security-update-now-available-for-citrix-adc-citrix-gateway/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
