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CVE-2015-5080

9.0 · HIGH

The Management Interface in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 10.1 before 10.1.132.8, 10.5 before Build 56.15, and 10.5.e before Build 56.1505.e allows re…

Published Jul 16, 2015citrixCWE-77EPSS 3.97%

Overview

CVE-2015-5080 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting citrix netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware. It was published on July 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Management Interface in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway 10.1 before 10.1.132.8, 10.5 before Build 56.15, and 10.5.e before Build 56.1505.e allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands via shell metacharacters in the filter parameter to rapi/ipsec_logs.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from citrix. Update netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurity-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Citrix-Netscaler-Final.pdfRefsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX201149Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/75505Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032762Refsecurity-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Citrix-Netscaler-Final.pdfRefsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX201149Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/75505Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1032762

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5080?

CVE-2015-5080 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting citrix netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware. It was published on July 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-5080?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5080?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from citrix. Update netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-5080?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-5080 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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