Auth bypass in Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway
CVE-2009-2213
The default configuration of the Security global settings on the Citrix NetScaler Access Gateway appliance with Enterprise Edition firmware 9.0, 8.1, and earlier specifies Allow for the Default Authorization Action option, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.020 (80.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 81st percentile — 80.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.020 · newest: 0.020 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway
- Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway Firmware — versions 7.0, 8.0, 9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51274 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/35422 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link)
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1641 (Permissions Required, vdb-entry)
- support.citrix.com/article/CTX118770 (Broken Link, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2213?
- CVE-2009-2213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler Access Gateway, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2009-06-25.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2213?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.