CVE-2018-5314: Command Injection

Published Mar 1, 2018
·
Updated

Command injection vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway 11.0 before build 70.16, 11.1 before build 55.13, and 12.0 before build 53.13; and the NetScaler Load Balancing instance distributed with NetScaler SD-WAN/CloudBridge 4000, 4100, 5000 and 5100 WAN Optimization Edition 9.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute a system command or read arbitrary files via an SSH login prompt.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller=11.0
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller=11.1
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller=12.0
Citrix NetScaler Gateway=11.0
Citrix NetScaler Gateway=11.1
Citrix NetScaler Gateway=12.0
Citrix NetScaler SD-WAN=9.3.0

Event History

Mar 1, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5314?

CVE-2018-5314 is a command injection vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway before certain build versions.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-5314?

CVE-2018-5314 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5314?

CVE-2018-5314 affects Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway versions 11.0, 11.1, and 12.0, as well as NetScaler Load Balancing instances distributed with NetScaler SD-WAN/CloudBridge 4000, 4100, 5000, and 5100 WAN Optimization Edition 9.3.

4

How do I fix CVE-2018-5314?

To fix CVE-2018-5314, update your Citrix NetScaler ADC, NetScaler Gateway, and NetScaler Load Balancing instance to the recommended build versions listed in the Citrix advisory.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5314?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-5314 in the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103186), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040439), and the [Citrix advisory](https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX232199).

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