CVE-2019-12991KEV · OVERDUE

Citrix SD-WAN and NetScaler Command Injection Vulnerability

High · published July 16, 2019

Patch now

Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

1654
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
74%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 Improper input validation gives attackers a sneaky way into your Citrix SD-WAN — think of it as leaving the front door of your network wide open! 🔥 It's like a restaurant that lets in anyone without checking their reservation — once inside, they can access the kitchen and mess with the orders! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could wreak havoc, potentially altering network configurations, intercepting data, or even launching attacks on connected systems. If they gain access, they could undermine the entire network infrastructure, leading to a catastrophic breach! ⚡

Put simply

It's like a restaurant that lets in anyone without checking their reservation — once inside, they can access the kitchen and mess with the orders! This vulnerability resides in the input validation processes of Citrix SD-WAN versions 10.2.x prior to 10.2.3 and NetScaler SD-WAN 10.0.x prior to 10.0.8, allowing attackers to send crafted input that can bypass checks and gain unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could wreak havoc, potentially altering network configurations, intercepting data, or even launching attacks on connected systems. If they gain access, they could undermine the entire network infrastructure, leading to a catastrophic breach! ⚡ To protect your systems, update to Citrix SD-WAN version 10.2.3 or NetScaler SD-WAN version 10.0.8 immediately. Additionally, review your input validation mechanisms and ensure strict checks are in place to mitigate future risks. You've got this — follow these actions, and you’ll secure your network like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.74460 · 99.5th percentile
Published
2019-07-16T17:16Z
KEV added
2022-03-25 · due 2022-04-15
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Apr 15
    kev
  • 16 JUL 17:16Z
    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 5 of 6)
    cvelistv5