[KEV] Out-of-Bounds Read in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway (CVE-2025-5777)
Summary
Vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway (CVE-2025-5777). Confidential information can be exposed externally. Listed in CISA KEV — actively exploited.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to insufficient input validation. This vulnerability can lead to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server.
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-5777 has been found in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway.
Confidential information can be exposed externally. CVSS score: 7.5/10.
Note: CISA has officially confirmed this is actively exploited in the wild. Treat it with elevated urgency.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway CVE-2025-5777" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2025-5777 (Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway) — CWE-125 / CVSS v3 7.5
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Listed in CISA KEV — actively exploited, treat as top priority.
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
Out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) exists in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway.
Severity: High (CVSS 7.5/10). Confidential information can be exposed externally. Listed in CISA KEV — actively exploited in the wild, treat as top priority.
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。
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2Consider incident declaration escalate
Notify SOC / on-callCISA KEV登録済 = 実環境で悪用が観測されている。侵入の兆候があればインシデント対応宣言、無くてもパッチ適用までWAF強化を最優先で。
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3Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
References
- advisory NVD
- advisory citrixbleed.com
- advisory horizon3.ai
- advisory labs.watchtowr.com
- advisory bleepingcomputer.com
- advisory netscaler.com
- advisory doublepulsar.com
- advisory reliaquest.com
- patch secure@citrix.com
- web theregister.com
- web cisa.gov