CVE-2019-12986

Citrix SD-WAN 10.2.x before 10.2.3 and NetScaler SD-WAN 10.0.x before 10.0.8 have Improper Input Validation (issue 2 of 6)

published July 16, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
40%
Percentile
98.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tiny input oversight can lead to big problems! Citrix SD-WAN 10.2.x before 10.2.3 and NetScaler SD-WAN 10.0.x before 10.0.8 are both missing proper input validation, allowing for sneaky input that could disrupt services! Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen accepts orders without checking if they’re even on the menu — one wrong dish could confuse the entire operation! Without the required validation, unexpected inputs could cause the system to behave unpredictably. While there’s no known exploitation at the moment, this weakness could lead to unexpected behaviors and disrupt network performance. Imagine customers complaining because their orders are late or incorrect — that chaos could be your network!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen accepts orders without checking if they’re even on the menu — one wrong dish could confuse the entire operation! Without the required validation, unexpected inputs could cause the system to behave unpredictably. This vulnerability resides in improper input validation within Citrix SD-WAN and NetScaler SD-WAN, meaning it doesn’t adequately check the inputs it receives. This oversight can potentially lead to erratic system behavior and vulnerabilities in handling unexpected input.

What to do

While there’s no known exploitation at the moment, this weakness could lead to unexpected behaviors and disrupt network performance. Imagine customers complaining because their orders are late or incorrect — that chaos could be your network! Update Citrix SD-WAN to version 10.2.3 or later and NetScaler SD-WAN to version 10.0.8 or later to patch this vulnerability. Regularly audit your input validation mechanisms to ensure they are robust against unexpected entries. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your network and keep the order in your digital kitchen! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.39544 · 98.6th percentile
Published
2019-07-16T17:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:17Z
    EPSS moved 40% → 19%
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  • 06 SEP 03:12Z
    EPSS moved 40% → 19%
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  • 30 AUG 16:01Z
    EPSS moved 19% → 40%
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  • 29 AUG 04:46Z
    EPSS moved 40% → 19%
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  • 16 JUL 17:47Z
    Citrix SD-WAN 10.2.x before 10.2.3 and NetScaler SD-WAN 10.0.x before 10.0.8 have Improper Input Validation (issue 2 of 6)
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