How severe is CVE-2018-6810?

CVE-2018-6810 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-6810 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6810?

CVE-2018-6810 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6810?

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-2018-6810 published?

CVE-2018-6810 was published on 2018-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6810

CVE-2018-6810 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware
Published: 2018-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in NetScaler ADC 10.5, 11.0, 11.1, and 12.0, and NetScaler Gateway 10.5, 11.0, 11.1, and 12.0 allows remote attackers to traverse the directory on the target system via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6810?: Directory traversal vulnerability in NetScaler ADC 10.5, 11.0, 11.1, and 12.0, and NetScaler Gateway 10.5, 11.0, 11.1, and 12.0 allows remote attackers to traverse the directory on the target system via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2018-6810?: CVE-2018-6810 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-6810 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6810?: CVE-2018-6810 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Gateway Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6810?: 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-2018-6810 published?: CVE-2018-6810 was published on 2018-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_gateway_firmware:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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