How severe is CVE-2016-2072?

CVE-2016-2072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2072?

CVE-2016-2072 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2072?

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

When was CVE-2016-2072 published?

CVE-2016-2072 was published on 2016-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2072

CVE-2016-2072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Citrix Netscaler
Published: 2016-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Administrative Web Interface in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 11.x before 11.0 Build 64.34, 10.5 before 10.5 Build 59.13, 10.5.e before Build 59.1305.e, and 10.1 allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2072?: The Administrative Web Interface in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 11.x before 11.0 Build 64.34, 10.5 before 10.5 Build 59.13, 10.5.e before Build 59.1305.e, and 10.1 allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2072?: CVE-2016-2072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2072?: CVE-2016-2072 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2072 published?: CVE-2016-2072 was published on 2016-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler:10.5e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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