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Memory overread in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway SAML IDP

IdentifiersCVE-2026-8451CWE-20

CVE-2026-8451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway caused by insufficient input validation. According to the provided content, the flaw can lead to a memory overread when the appliance is configured as a SAML Identity Provider (SAML IDP). The issue is remotely exploitable and is associated with processing of input in the SAML IDP functionality, where malformed or unexpected input is not adequately validated before being handled, resulting in out-of-bounds read behavior.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation can trigger a memory overread in affected NetScaler ADC or NetScaler Gateway deployments configured as a SAML IDP. Based on the provided information, this may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to read unintended memory contents associated with the vulnerable process and could expose sensitive information handled by the appliance. The provided content does not state evidence of code execution or privilege escalation for this CVE.

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure of the SAML Identity Provider functionality by limiting network access to the affected NetScaler interfaces and disabling or avoiding SAML IDP configuration where operationally feasible until updates can be applied. The primary mitigation in the provided content is to update to vendor-fixed versions.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply Citrix vendor fixes for affected NetScaler products. The provided content states that affected NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway versions include 14.1 before 14.1-72.61 and 13.1 before 13.1-63.18. It also references fixed builds for NetScaler ADC FIPS before 14.1-72.61 FIPS and NetScaler ADC FIPS and NDcPP before 13.1-37.272. Administrators should upgrade to the vendor-provided fixed versions identified in Citrix's June 30, 2026 security bulletin.

PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

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VALID 0 / 0 TOTALView more in app

No public exploit code observed for this vulnerability.

ACTIVITY FEED

Recent activity

23 sources tracked across advisories, community write-ups, and news. New activity surfaces here as Mallory finds it.

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malware newsNews

Jun 30, 2026

Citrix security advisory (AV26-645) - Malware News - Malware Analysis, News and Indicators

A critical vulnerability addressed by Citrix in NetScaler ADC, NetScaler Gateway, and related FIPS/NDcPP editions.

cyberscoopNews

Jun 30, 2026

Citrix patches a new NetScaler flaw with echoes of CitrixBleed | CyberScoop

A high-severity memory disclosure flaw in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway caused by improper parsing of SAML authentication requests, leading to out-of-bounds memory reads and leaked memory exposure.

ca ccsNews

Jun 30, 2026

Citrix security advisory (AV26-645) - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

A critical vulnerability addressed by Citrix in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway products.

cvefeed high severityNews

Jun 30, 2026

CVE-2026-8451 - Insufficient input validation leading to memory overread

An insufficient input validation vulnerability causing a memory overread in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a SAML IDP.

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Threat actor evidence

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Associated malware

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Detection signatures

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Vendor-by-vendor mapping

Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.

Social activity18

Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.

EXTERNAL REFERENCES

MITRE CVE

cve.org · CVE-2026-8451

NVD

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8451

MITRE CWE · CWE-20

cwe.mitre.org