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Memory overread in Citrix NetScaler ADC/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 (IDP). The issue is remotely exploitable and is associated with processing 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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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 from the vulnerable process, potentially exposing sensitive information and affecting the confidentiality of data handled by the appliance. The provided content does not state evidence of code execution or privilege escalation.

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure of NetScaler instances configured as a SAML IDP by limiting network access to the SAML IDP interface and restricting who can send SAML-related requests to the appliance. Prioritize patching internet-exposed systems and deployments using SAML IDP functionality. The provided content does not include any vendor-specified workaround beyond updating.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply Citrix vendor-provided updates for affected NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway versions. The provided content states that the advisory affects NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway 14.1 before 14.1-72.61 and 13.1 before 13.1-63.18, as well as NetScaler ADC FIPS before 14.1-72.61 FIPS and NetScaler ADC FIPS/NDcPP before 13.1-37.272. Upgrade to the fixed versions identified in Citrix's June 30, 2026 security bulletin.
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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