CVE-2017-14602
CVE-2017-14602 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Application Delivery Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Citrix Application Delivery Controller Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in the management interface of Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 10.1 before build 135.18, 10.5 before build 66.9, 10.5e before build 60.7010.e, 11.0 before build 70.16, 11.1 before build 55.13, and 12.0 before build 53.13 (except for build 41.24) that, if exploited, could allow an attacker with access to the NetScaler management interface to gain administrative access to the appliance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-14602?
- A vulnerability has been identified in the management interface of Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 10.1 before build 135.18, 10.5 before build 66.9, 10.5e before build 60.7010.e, 11.0 before build 70.16, 11.1 before build 55.13, and 12.0 before build 53.13 (except for build 41.24) that, if exploited, could allow an attacker with access to the NetScaler management interface to gain administrative access to the appliance.
- How severe is CVE-2017-14602?
- CVE-2017-14602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-14602 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-14602?
- CVE-2017-14602 primarily affects Citrix Application Delivery Controller Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-14602?
- 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-2017-14602 published?
- CVE-2017-14602 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100980
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX227928
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX228091
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.5e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:application_delivery_controller_firmware:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:application_delivery_controller_firmware:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:application_delivery_controller_firmware:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.5e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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