Actively exploited · Published Aug 19, 2026 · Assigned by NetScaler

CVE-2026-19490NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Security Bulletin for CVE-2026-19490

Critical 9.3 Exploited

In plain English

A critical-severity authentication bypass in ADC from NetScaler. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on September 9, 2026). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 32.7% (higher than 98% 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)9.3Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)32.7%top 1.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildYesCISA KEV since Sep 9, 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 Sep 12, 2026.

Official description

Vulnerability in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. This issue affects ADC: from 14.1 through 73.32 and from 13.1 through 63.21; Gateway: from 14.1 through 73.32 and from 13.1 through 63.21.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
NetScaler ADC 14.1 – through 73.3213.1 – through 63.21
NetScaler Gateway 14.1 – through 73.3213.1 – through 63.21

Weakness: CWE-288 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L

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