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

EPSS: 0.020 (79.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (Permissions Required, vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, 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.