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major vulnerability· requires attention

Affects widely deployed Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway; service disruption across enterprises is likely and should be broadly communicated.

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CVE-2026-88776

8.8
High
EPSS n/aPatch availableSep 28, 2026

Memory overflow in Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway enabling crashes and DoS.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-88776 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-88776 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked.

How severe is CVE-2026-88776?

CVE-2026-88776 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-88776?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-88776. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-88776 affect?

CVE-2026-88776 affects Citrix NetScaler ADC (versions before 14.1-73.37, before 13.1-64.23; FIPS: before 14.1-73.37 & 13.1.37.279 NDcPP), Citrix NetScaler Gateway (versions before 14.1-73.37 and before 13.1-64.23). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-88776?

Upgrade to fixed releases (e.g., 14.1-73.37, 13.1-64.23) per Citrix advisory.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Citrix NetScaler ADC (versions before 14.1-73.37, before 13.1-64.23; FIPS: before 14.1-73.37 & 13.1.37.279 NDcPP)Citrix NetScaler Gateway (versions before 14.1-73.37 and before 13.1-64.23)
impact

Attackers can trigger a memory overflow via network requests, causing crashes, unpredictable behavior or Denial of Service.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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