CVE-2023-6548: Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Code Injection Vulnerability

Published Jan 17, 2024
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Updated

Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway contain a code injection vulnerability that allows for authenticated remote code execution on the management interface with access to NSIP, CLIP, or SNIP.

Other sources

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway allows an attacker with access to NSIP, CLIP or SNIP with management interface to perform Authenticated (low privileged) remote code execution on Management Interface.

NVD

Affected Software

12 affected components
Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway
Citrix NetScaler
Google Chrome
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller>=12.1<12.1-55.302
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller>=12.1<12.1-55.302
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller>=13.0<13.0-92.21
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller>=13.1<13.1-37.176
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller>=13.1<13.1-51.15
Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller>=14.1<14.1-12.35
Citrix NetScaler Gateway>=13.0<13.0-92.21
Citrix NetScaler Gateway>=13.1<13.1-51.15
Citrix NetScaler Gateway>=14.1<14.1-12.35

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the management interfaces (NSIP, CLIP, and SNIP) for Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway to trusted administrative IP addresses only—apply firewall/ACL rules or isolate the management network to prevent remote access to NSIP/CLIP/SNIP.

  2. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:33 PM
Jan 17, 2024
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:31 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 18, 2024
News Published
via The Register·03:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·03:33 PM
Jan 20, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:36 PM
May 9, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:27 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6548?

CVE-2023-6548 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for authenticated remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6548?

To fix CVE-2023-6548, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Citrix for the affected NetScaler products.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6548?

CVE-2023-6548 affects various versions of Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6548?

CVE-2023-6548 is categorized as a code injection vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2023-6548 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-6548 allows for authenticated remote code execution, which can be exploited from a remote location.

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