CVE-2025-5777
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Published Jun 17, 2025 · updated Oct 8, 2026 · citrix netscaler application delivery controller
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to insufficient input validation. This vulnerability can lead to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Jun 17, 2025 · Catalog
Detected
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to insufficient input validation. This vulnerability can lead to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server.
Jul 10, 2025 · CISA KEV
Known exploited
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Jul 11, 2025 · CISA KEV
Remediation due
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Oct 8, 2026 · Catalog
Updated
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to insufficient input validation. This vulnerability can lead to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date Jul 11, 2025
Affected
- cpe citrix/netscaler application delivery controllerversion unspecified
- cpe citrix/netscaler gatewayversion unspecified
- vendor Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gatewayversion unspecified
Sources
- CISA KEVCVE-2025-5777
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to insufficient input validation. This vulnerability can lead to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server.
cisa.gov - CVE.orgCVE-2025-5777
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSCVE-2025-5777
30-day exploitation probability 100.0%
first.org - Exploit Database52401
Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.
exploit-db.com - NIST NVDCVE-2025-5777
Insufficient input validation leading to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server
nvd.nist.gov
References
- Broken Link · citrixbleed.com
- Third Party Advisory · doublepulsar.com
- Third Party Advisory · horizon3.ai
- Third Party Advisory · labs.watchtowr.com
- CISA note · nvd.nist.gov
- CISA note · support.citrix.com
- Press/Media Coverage · bleepingcomputer.com
- Third Party Advisory · netscaler.com
- Press/Media Coverage · theregister.com