CVE-2026-88776
CVE-2026-88776 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Citrix Netscaler Application Delivery Controller
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Memory overflow vulnerability vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway. This issue affects ADC: before 14.1-73.37, before 13.1-64.23, before 14.1-73.37 FIPS, and before 13.1.37.279 FIPS and NDcPP; Gateway: before 14.1-73.37 and before 13.1-64.23 leading to unpredictable or erroneous behavior or Denial of Service
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-88776?
- Memory overflow vulnerability vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway. This issue affects ADC: before 14.1-73.37, before 13.1-64.23, before 14.1-73.37 FIPS, and before 13.1.37.279 FIPS and NDcPP; Gateway: before 14.1-73.37 and before 13.1-64.23 leading to unpredictable or erroneous behavior or Denial of Service
- How severe is CVE-2026-88776?
- CVE-2026-88776 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-88776 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-88776?
- CVE-2026-88776 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-2026-88776?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-88776 published?
- CVE-2026-88776 was published on 2026-09-27 and last updated on 2026-09-29.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:netscaler_application_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- 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_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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