#VU111238 Improper access control in NetScaler Console (formerly NetScaler ADM) and NetScaler SDX (SVM) - CVE-2025-4365

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111238

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-4365

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NetScaler Console (formerly NetScaler ADM)
Other software / Other software solutions
NetScaler SDX (SVM)
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Citrix

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to read arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NetScaler Console (formerly NetScaler ADM): before 13.1.58.32

NetScaler SDX (SVM): before 13.1.58.32

---

External links
https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX694729

---

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.