CVE-2009-2213

Name: CVE-2009-2213
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-25T23:14:15.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.02%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2213 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The default configuration of the Security global settings on the Citrix NetScaler Access Gateway appliance with Enterprise Edition firmware 9.0, 8.1, and earlier specifies Allow for the Default Authorization Action option, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of the Security global settings on the Citrix NetScaler Access Gateway appliance with Enterprise Edition firmware 9.0, 8.1, and earlier specifies Allow for the Default Authorization Action option, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.02%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Citrix	Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware	<= 8.1
Citrix	Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware	7.0
Citrix	Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware	8.0
Citrix	Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware	9.0
Citrix	Netscaler Access Gateway	All versions

References

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX118770Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35422Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1641Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51274Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX118770Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35422Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1641Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51274Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2213?

How severe is CVE-2009-2213?

CVE-2009-2213 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2213?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-2213?

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Source: NVD / NIST