CVE-2020-8187
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.95%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8187 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions before 11.1-63.9 and 12.0-62.10 allows unauthenticated users to perform a denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions before 11.1-63.9 and 12.0-62.10 allows unauthenticated users to perform a denial of service attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix | Application Delivery Controller Firmware | >= 11.1, < 11.1-63.9 |
| Citrix | Application Delivery Controller Firmware | >= 12.0, < 12.0-62.10 |
| Citrix | Netscaler Gateway Firmware | >= 11.1, < 11.1-63.9 |
| Citrix | Netscaler Gateway Firmware | >= 12.0, < 12.0-62.10 |
References
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX276688Vendor Advisory
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX276688Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8187?
Improper input validation in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions before 11.1-63.9 and 12.0-62.10 allows unauthenticated users to perform a denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-8187?
CVE-2020-8187 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8187?
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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