Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in Citrix Netscaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway - CVE-2026-88773
Published: September 28, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU152293
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-88773
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify information.
The vulnerability exists due to inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in HTTP configuration when handling HTTP requests. A remote attacker can send a smuggled HTTP request to modify information.
HTTP configuration must be enabled.
Affected software
Citrix Netscaler ADC
Citrix NetScaler Gateway
Citrix NetScaler Gateway
How to mitigate CVE-2026-88773
Install security update from vendor's website.
Citrix Netscaler ADC - addressed in versions 13.1-37.279, 13.1-64.23, 14.1-73.37
Citrix NetScaler Gateway - addressed in versions 13.1-64.23, 14.1-73.37
Citrix NetScaler Gateway - addressed in versions 13.1-64.23, 14.1-73.37