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CitrixBleed Deepens: NetScaler Memory-Overread CVE-2026-8451 Exposed
security1 month ago

CitrixBleed Deepens: NetScaler Memory-Overread CVE-2026-8451 Exposed

Security researchers reveal CVE-2026-8451, a memory overread in Citrix NetScaler appliances (ADC/Gateway) triggered when configured as a SAML IdP. A lax XML attribute parser can overread input, leaking data such as IDs and assertion URLs via the NSC_TASS cookie and potentially exposing memory contents. Citrix has issued patches after extensive analysis and demonstrations by watchTowr, highlighting ongoing memory-management weaknesses in NetScaler devices.

Dual memory-overread flaws unlock Citrix NetScaler doors (CVE-2026-3055) Part 2
security4 months ago

Dual memory-overread flaws unlock Citrix NetScaler doors (CVE-2026-3055) Part 2

Security researchers from watchTowr Labs report that CVE-2026-3055 encompasses at least two memory-overread flaws in Citrix NetScaler. Exploitation hinges on an empty wctx parameter in /wsfed/passive?wctx, leaking memory (via the NSC_TASS cookie) and potentially exposing authenticated admin session IDs. In-the-wild activity has begun, suggesting that patches may not cover all variants. The post includes a Detection Artifact Generator for defenders and notes that a further instance was reported to Citrix, highlighting ongoing risk for misconfigured NetScaler deployments (e.g., when used as a SAML IDP).