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Affects widely used Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway; predictable tokens can enable large-scale session hijack or auth bypass across enterprises.

Infrastructure

CVE-2026-88778

8.8
High
EPSS n/aPatch availableSep 28, 2026

Predictable token values in Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway enabling token/session prediction.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-88778 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-88778 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-2026-88778?

CVE-2026-88778 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-2026-88778?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-88778. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-88778 affect?

CVE-2026-88778 affects Citrix NetScaler ADC before 14.1-73.37, Citrix NetScaler ADC before 13.1-64.23, Citrix NetScaler ADC FIPS before 14.1-73.37 and 13.1.37.279, Citrix NetScaler Gateway before 14.1-73.37, and 1 further product or version. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-88778?

Apply vendor updates to fixed versions, rotate credentials, and monitor session/auth logs.

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

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Citrix NetScaler ADC before 14.1-73.37Citrix NetScaler ADC before 13.1-64.23Citrix NetScaler ADC FIPS before 14.1-73.37 and 13.1.37.279Citrix NetScaler Gateway before 14.1-73.37Citrix NetScaler Gateway before 13.1-64.23
impact

Attackers can predict authentication/session values to impersonate users, bypass auth, and gain unauthorized access to applications.

action required

Immediate action required

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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