CVE-2020-8196

Name: CVE-2020-8196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-10T16:15:12.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 26.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8196 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions before 13.0-58.30, 12.1-57.18, 12.0-63.21, 11.1-64.14 and 10.5-70.18 and Citrix SDWAN WAN-OP versions before 11.1.1a, 11.0.3d and 10.2.7 resulting in limited information disclosure to low privileged users.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 26.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions before 13.0-58.30, 12.1-57.18, 12.0-63.21, 11.1-64.14 and 10.5-70.18 and Citrix SDWAN WAN-OP versions before 11.1.1a, 11.0.3d and 10.2.7 resulting in limited information disclosure to low privileged users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

26.33%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Citrix	Application Delivery Controller Firmware	>= 10.5, < 10.5-70.18
Citrix	Application Delivery Controller Firmware	>= 11.1, < 11.1-64.14
Citrix	Application Delivery Controller Firmware	>= 12.0, < 12.0-63.21
Citrix	Application Delivery Controller Firmware	>= 12.1, < 12.1-57.18
Citrix	Application Delivery Controller Firmware	>= 13.0, < 13.0-58.30
Citrix	Netscaler Gateway Firmware	>= 10.5, < 10.5-70.18
Citrix	Netscaler Gateway Firmware	>= 11.1, < 11.1-64.14
Citrix	Netscaler Gateway Firmware	>= 12.0, < 12.0-63.21
Citrix	Netscaler Gateway Firmware	>= 12.1, < 12.1-57.18
Citrix	Gateway Firmware	>= 13.0, < 13.0-58.30
Citrix	Sd-Wan Wanop	>= 10.2, < 10.2.7
Citrix	Sd-Wan Wanop	>= 11.0, < 11.0.3d
Citrix	Sd-Wan Wanop	>= 11.1, < 11.1.1a

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160047/Citrix-ADC-NetScaler-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX276688Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160047/Citrix-ADC-NetScaler-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX276688Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8196US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8196?

How severe is CVE-2020-8196?

CVE-2020-8196 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 26.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8196?

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