How severe is CVE-2009-2213?

CVE-2009-2213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2009-2213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2213?

CVE-2009-2213 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2213?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-2213 published?

CVE-2009-2213 was published on 2009-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2213

CVE-2009-2213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware
Published: 2009-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of the Security global settings on the Citrix NetScaler Access Gateway appliance with Enterprise Edition firmware 9.0, 8.1, and earlier specifies Allow for the Default Authorization Action option, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2213?: The default configuration of the Security global settings on the Citrix NetScaler Access Gateway appliance with Enterprise Edition firmware 9.0, 8.1, and earlier specifies Allow for the Default Authorization Action option, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2009-2213?: CVE-2009-2213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2009-2213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2213?: CVE-2009-2213 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2213 published?: CVE-2009-2213 was published on 2009-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_access_gateway_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_access_gateway_firmware:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_access_gateway_firmware:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_access_gateway_firmware:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:citrix:netscaler_access_gateway:-:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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