CVE-2015-7996

Name: CVE-2015-7996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-11-17T15:59:17.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7996 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Nitro API in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway before 10.1 Build 133.9, 10.5 before Build 58.11, and 10.5.e before Build 56.1505.e on NetScaler Service Delivery Appliance Service VM (SVM) devices allow attackers to obtain credentials via the browser cache.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Nitro API in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway before 10.1 Build 133.9, 10.5 before Build 58.11, and 10.5.e before Build 56.1505.e on NetScaler Service Delivery Appliance Service VM (SVM) devices allow attackers to obtain credentials via the browser cache.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Citrix	Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware	10.1
Citrix	Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware	10.5
Citrix	Netscaler Service Delivery Appliance Service Vm	10.5e
Citrix	Netscaler Gateway Firmware	10.1
Citrix	Netscaler Gateway Firmware	10.5

References

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX202482Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034167
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX202482Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034167

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7996?

How severe is CVE-2015-7996?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7996 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7996?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST