CVE-2019-12988

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 4 of 6)

published July 16, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
43%
Percentile
98.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A little oversight could lead to big headaches! Citrix SD-WAN and NetScaler SD-WAN versions before 10.2.3 and 10.0.8 have an improper input validation issue that's sneaky enough to slip past your defenses! Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any order without checking if the items are in stock — what you may end up serving could be wildly different from what’s on the menu! If exploited, this flaw could allow attackers to send malicious input that the system might blindly accept, potentially leading to unauthorized access or disruptions in service. While it hasn’t been widely exploited yet, the risk of an easy gateway means it shouldn't be ignored!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any order without checking if the items are in stock — what you may end up serving could be wildly different from what’s on the menu! This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of input in Citrix SD-WAN and NetScaler SD-WAN, allowing attackers to potentially manipulate how the software processes data, leading to unexpected behavior.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could allow attackers to send malicious input that the system might blindly accept, potentially leading to unauthorized access or disruptions in service. While it hasn’t been widely exploited yet, the risk of an easy gateway means it shouldn't be ignored! Update your Citrix SD-WAN to version 10.2.3 or 10.0.8 immediately to patch this issue. Additionally, review your input validation processes to ensure they are robust enough to handle unexpected data. Don't leave any room for error! You've got this! Stay proactive, and your systems will be safer in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.42551 · 98.7th percentile
Published
2019-07-16T17:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:17Z
    EPSS moved 43% → 20%
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  • 06 SEP 03:12Z
    EPSS moved 43% → 20%
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  • 30 AUG 16:01Z
    EPSS moved 20% → 43%
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  • 29 AUG 04:46Z
    EPSS moved 43% → 20%
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  • 16 JUL 17:39Z
    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 4 of 6)
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