CVE-2026-19490
Citrix NetScaler Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
CVSS
9.8
Crítico
EPSS
23.2%
p98
KEV
SÍ
9 sept 2026
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Publicado: 19 ago 2026 · Última mod.: 10 sept 2026 · CWE-288
Producto
Citrix / NetScaler
Vulnerabilidad
Citrix NetScaler Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
Añadido a KEV
9 sept 2026
Remediar antes de
12 sept 2026
Uso conocido en ransomware
No
Descripción resumida
Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway contain an authentication-bypass vulnerability involving an alternate path or channel. When the NetScaler appliance is configured as an AAA virtual server or as a Gateway (SSL VPN, ICA Proxy, CVPN, or RDP Proxy), an unauthenticated remote threat actor may be able to bypass authentication.
Acción requerida
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.
Notas
https://support.citrix.com/external/article/CTX696939/netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway-secu.html ; 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-2026-19490
Vulnerability in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. This issue affects ADC: from 14.1 through 73.32 and from 13.1 through 63.21; Gateway: from 14.1 through 73.32 and from 13.1 through 63.21.