How severe is CVE-2015-5080?

CVE-2015-5080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-5080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5080?

CVE-2015-5080 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5080?

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

When was CVE-2015-5080 published?

CVE-2015-5080 was published on 2015-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5080

CVE-2015-5080 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware
Published: 2015-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Management Interface in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 10.1 before 10.1.132.8, 10.5 before Build 56.15, and 10.5.e before Build 56.1505.e allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands via shell metacharacters in the filter parameter to rapi/ipsec_logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5080?: The Management Interface in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 10.1 before 10.1.132.8, 10.5 before Build 56.15, and 10.5.e before Build 56.1505.e allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands via shell metacharacters in the filter parameter to rapi/ipsec_logs.
How severe is CVE-2015-5080?: CVE-2015-5080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-5080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5080?: CVE-2015-5080 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5080?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-5080 published?: CVE-2015-5080 was published on 2015-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.120.1316.e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.121:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.122:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.123:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.124:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.125:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.126:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.127:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.128:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1.129:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.5e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.120.1316.e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.121:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.122:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.123:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.124:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.125:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.126:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.127:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.128:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1.129:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.5.50.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.5.51.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.5e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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