CVE-2016-4945
CVE-2016-4945 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler Gateway 11.0 Firmware 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Citrix Netscaler Gateway 11.0 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vpn/js/gateway_login_form_view.js in Citrix NetScaler Gateway 11.0 before Build 66.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the NSC_TMAC cookie.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4945?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vpn/js/gateway_login_form_view.js in Citrix NetScaler Gateway 11.0 before Build 66.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the NSC_TMAC cookie.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4945?
- CVE-2016-4945 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-2016-4945 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4945?
- CVE-2016-4945 affects Citrix Netscaler Gateway 11.0 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4945?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-4945 published?
- CVE-2016-4945 was published on 2016-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137221/Citrix-Netscaler-11.0-Build-64.35-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://persicon.com/tl_files/advisories/PERSICON-advisory-2016-No-1-citrix.txt
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX213313
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538515/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036020
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_11.0_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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