CVE-2026-8452 — Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
CVE-2026-8452: Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Citrix |
| Product | NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway |
| Date added | 2026-08-26 |
| Due date | 2026-08-29 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway contain an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer vulnerability which could lead to denial of service.
Required action (CISA)
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=CTX696604 ; 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-2026-8452
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8452
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog