Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU114449

Improper access control in Citrix Netscaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway - CVE-2025-8424

Published: August 27, 2025 / Updated: August 30, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU114449

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-8424

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Adjecent network

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the NetScaler Management Interface. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Affected software

Citrix Netscaler ADC
Citrix NetScaler Gateway

How to mitigate CVE-2025-8424

Install updates from vendor's website.

Citrix Netscaler ADC - addressed in versions 12.1-55.330, 13.1-37.241, 13.1-59.22, 14.1-47.48
Citrix NetScaler Gateway - addressed in versions 13.1-59.22, 14.1-47.48

External References

https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX694938

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