CVE-2026-88773: CWE-444 Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests ('HTTP Request/Response smuggling') in Citrix NetScaler ADC
Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests ('HTTP Request/Response smuggling') vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway. This issue affects ADC: before 14.1-73.37, before 13.1-64.23, before 14.1-73.37 FIPS, and before 13.1-37.279 and NDcPP; Gateway: before 14.1-73.37 FIPS and before 13.1-64.23.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-88773 is an HTTP Request/Response smuggling vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway products. It arises from inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate HTTP traffic. The affected versions include ADC versions prior to 14.1-73.37 and 13.1-64.23, including FIPS and NDcPP variants, and Gateway versions prior to 14.1-73.37 FIPS and 13.1-64.23. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, but high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with scope and security impact high. No vendor advisory or patch links were provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to smuggle HTTP requests or responses, potentially bypassing security controls, interfering with web traffic processing, or causing unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. However, no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The input data does not include explicit patch or mitigation information. Users should monitor Citrix advisories for updates and apply official fixes once available.
CVE-2026-88773: CWE-444 Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests ('HTTP Request/Response smuggling') in Citrix NetScaler ADC
Description
Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests ('HTTP Request/Response smuggling') vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway. This issue affects ADC: before 14.1-73.37, before 13.1-64.23, before 14.1-73.37 FIPS, and before 13.1-37.279 and NDcPP; Gateway: before 14.1-73.37 FIPS and before 13.1-64.23.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
Citrix NetScaler
ADC
Citrix NetScaler
Gateway
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-88773 is an HTTP Request/Response smuggling vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway products. It arises from inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate HTTP traffic. The affected versions include ADC versions prior to 14.1-73.37 and 13.1-64.23, including FIPS and NDcPP variants, and Gateway versions prior to 14.1-73.37 FIPS and 13.1-64.23. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, but high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with scope and security impact high. No vendor advisory or patch links were provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to smuggle HTTP requests or responses, potentially bypassing security controls, interfering with web traffic processing, or causing unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. However, no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The input data does not include explicit patch or mitigation information. Users should monitor Citrix advisories for updates and apply official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NetScaler
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-10T07:14:57.369Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab9455ef7a7c5410638dcfb
Added to database: 09/27/2026, 16:33:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/27/2026, 16:47:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/28/2026, 02:03:20 UTC
Views: 17
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