CVE-2026-88779
Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
0.3%
p18
KEV
YES
Oct 4, 2026
Exploit Today
55
0-100
Published: Oct 4, 2026 · Last modified: Oct 4, 2026 · CWE-119
Not enough EPSS history yet.
Product
Citrix / NetScaler
Vulnerability
Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Oct 4, 2026
Remediate by
Oct 7, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Citrix NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and Citrix NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway) contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability that could allow for a denial of service.
Required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Notes
https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174 ; https://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88779
Vulnerability in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. This issue affects ADC: before 14.1-73.41, before 13.1-64.28, before 14.1-73.41 FIPS, and before 13.1-37.282; Gateway: before 14.1-73.41 and before 13.1-64.28.
- support.citrix.comhttps://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697174
- community.citrix.comhttps://community.citrix.com/techzone-blogs/110_security-updates/understanding-and-addressing-cve-2026-88779-in-citrix-netscaler-adc-and-citrix-netscaler-gateway/
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-88779