How severe is CVE-2015-2829?

CVE-2015-2829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-2829 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-2015-2829?

CVE-2015-2829 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2829?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-2829 published?

CVE-2015-2829 was published on 2015-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2829

CVE-2015-2829 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware
Published: 2015-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway before 10.5 Build 53.9 through 55.8 and 10.5.e Build 53-9010.e allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2829?: Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway before 10.5 Build 53.9 through 55.8 and 10.5.e Build 53-9010.e allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-2829?: CVE-2015-2829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-2829 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-2015-2829?: CVE-2015-2829 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2829?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-2829 published?: CVE-2015-2829 was published on 2015-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.5e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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