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CVE-2015-5538

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway before 10.1 Build 132.8, 10.5 before Build 57.7, and 10.5e before Build 56.1505.…

Published Sep 17, 2015citrixEPSS 3.15%

Overview

CVE-2015-5538 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting citrix netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware. It was published on September 17, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway before 10.1 Build 132.8, 10.5 before Build 57.7, and 10.5e before Build 56.1505.e allow remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown vectors, related to the (1) Command Line Interface (CLI) and the (2) Web User Interface (UI).

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

Refsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX201334Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033618Refsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX201334Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033618

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5538?

CVE-2015-5538 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting citrix netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware. It was published on September 17, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-5538?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5538?

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-2015-5538?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-5538 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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