Unauthorized Redirect Vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC
CVE-2016-9028

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Citrix
Status
Netscaler Application Delivery Controller Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 October 2016

What is CVE-2016-9028?

An unauthorized redirect vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC can allow remote attackers to manipulate the Host header. This exploitation can lead to the theft of session cookies from legitimate users, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive information. Users of affected Citrix NetScaler ADC versions should promptly apply provided patches to mitigate this security risk.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93947
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037175
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX218361
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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