How severe is CVE-2025-5349?

CVE-2025-5349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-5349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5349?

CVE-2025-5349 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5349?

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.

Does CVE-2025-5349 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5349 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18494.

When was CVE-2025-5349 published?

CVE-2025-5349 was published on 2025-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5349

CVE-2025-5349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-1284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18494
Weakness: CWE-1284
Affected product: Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller
Published: 2025-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control on the NetScaler Management Interface in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5349?: Improper access control on the NetScaler Management Interface in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway
How severe is CVE-2025-5349?: CVE-2025-5349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-5349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5349?: CVE-2025-5349 primarily affects Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5349?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-5349 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5349 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18494.
When was CVE-2025-5349 published?: CVE-2025-5349 was published on 2025-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX693420

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:ndcpp:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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