CVE-2018-5314

Name: CVE-2018-5314
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-01T17:29:00.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5314 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Command injection vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway 11.0 before build 70.16, 11.1 before build 55.13, and 12.0 before build 53.13; and the NetScaler Load Balancing instance distributed with NetScaler SD-WAN/CloudBridge 4000, 4100, 5000 and 5100 WAN Optimization Edition 9.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute a system command or read arbitrary files via an SSH login prompt.. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Command injection vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway 11.0 before build 70.16, 11.1 before build 55.13, and 12.0 before build 53.13; and the NetScaler Load Balancing instance distributed with NetScaler SD-WAN/CloudBridge 4000, 4100, 5000 and 5100 WAN Optimization Edition 9.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute a system command or read arbitrary files via an SSH login prompt.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Citrix	Netscaler Application Delivery Controller	11.0
Citrix	Netscaler Application Delivery Controller	11.1
Citrix	Netscaler Application Delivery Controller	12.0
Citrix	Netscaler Gateway	11.0
Citrix	Netscaler Gateway	11.1
Citrix	Netscaler Gateway	12.0
Citrix	Netscaler Sd-Wan	9.3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103186Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040439Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX232199Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103186Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040439Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX232199Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5314?

How severe is CVE-2018-5314?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5314 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5314?

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-2018-5314?

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Source: NVD / NIST