CVE-2023-6548
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CVE-2023-6548 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway allows an attacker with access to NSIP, CLIP or SNIP with management interface to perform Authenticated (low privileged) remote code execution on Management Interface.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 3.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway allows an attacker with access to NSIP, CLIP or SNIP with management interface to perform Authenticated (low privileged) remote code execution on Management Interface.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Citrix | Netscaler Application Delivery Controller | >= 12.1, < 12.1-55.302 |
| Citrix | Netscaler Application Delivery Controller | >= 13.0, < 13.0-92.21 |
| Citrix | Netscaler Application Delivery Controller | >= 13.1, < 13.1-37.176 |
| Citrix | Netscaler Application Delivery Controller | >= 13.1, < 13.1-51.15 |
| Citrix | Netscaler Application Delivery Controller | >= 14.1, < 14.1-12.35 |
| Citrix | Netscaler Gateway | >= 13.0, < 13.0-92.21 |
| Citrix | Netscaler Gateway | >= 13.1, < 13.1-51.15 |
| Citrix | Netscaler Gateway | >= 14.1, < 14.1-12.35 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-6548US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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