Vulnerability identifier: #VU24233
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Citrix
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in Citrix NetScaler. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files or execute commands on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow remote code execution.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller: 10.5 - 13.0
External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155904/Citrix-Application-Delivery-Controller-Gateway-Remote-Code-Execution.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155905/Citrix-Application-Delivery-Controller-Gateway-Remote-Code-Execution-Traversal.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155930/Citrix-Application-Delivery-Controller-Gateway-10.5-Remote-Code-Execution.html
http://badpackets.net/over-25000-citrix-netscaler-endpoints-vulnerable-to-cve-2019-19781/
http://forms.gle/eDf3DXZAv96oosfj6
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX267027
http://twitter.com/bad_packets/status/1215431625766424576
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/619785
http://www.ptsecurity.com/ww-en/about/news/citrix-vulnerability-allows-criminals-to-hack-networks-of-80000-companies/
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.