Citrix patches 28 NetScaler flaws, one critical on default installs
CVE-2026-120868, a CVSS 9.3 memory overflow, needs no login or special feature and can crash any unpatched appliance.
Memory overflow in NetScaler Application Firewall decompression
A memory overflow in Application Firewall data decompression and inspection affects Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway. A local attacker with low privileges must get a user to interact with the appliance. Successful use can cause unpredictable or erroneous behavior or a denial of service, and may affect confidentiality and integrity.
What to do: Apply Citrix's update for CVE-2026-111339. Citrix has not listed affected or fixed builds for this flaw.
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Citrix NetScaler ADC | — |
| Citrix NetScaler Gateway | — |
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Memory overflow in Application Firewall data decompression/inspection can lead to unpredictable or erroneous behavior or Denial of Service in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway.
CVE-2026-120868, a CVSS 9.3 memory overflow, needs no login or special feature and can crash any unpatched appliance.
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