Actively exploited · Published Jun 30, 2026 · Assigned by NetScaler

CVE-2026-8452Memory overflow vulnerability leading to unpredictable or erroneous behavior and Denial of Service

High 8.8 Exploited

In plain English

A high-severity memory corruption in ADC from NetScaler. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on August 26, 2026). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.0% (higher than 63% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Severity (CVSS 4.0)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.0%top 36.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildYesCISA KEV since Aug 26, 2026
Attack tooling1Public PoC

CISA guidance

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 29, 2026.

Official description

Memory overflow vulnerability NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway leading to unpredictable or erroneous behavior and Denial of Service if the appliance is configured as a Gateway (SSL VPN, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
NetScaler ADC 14.1 – before 72.6113.1 – before 63.1814.1 FIPS – before 72.6113.1 FIPS and NDcPP – before 37.272
NetScaler Gateway 14.1 – before 72.6113.1 – before 63.18

Weakness: CWE-119 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L

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