Out-of-bounds Read in Netscaler Adc
CVE-2025-5777
Insufficient input validation leading to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.650 (98.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Netscaler Adc — versions 14.1, 13.1
- Netscaler Gateway — versions 14.1, 13.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Known ransomware campaign use: yes.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
- win3zz/CVE-2025-5777
- bughuntar/CVE-2025-5777
- mingshenhk/CitrixBleed-2-CVE-2025-5777-PoC-
- Chocapikk/CVE-2025-5777
- soltanali0/CVE-2025-5777-Exploit
- Shivshantp/CVE-2025-5777-TrendMicro-ApexCentral-RCE
- ndr-repo/CVE-2025-5777
- nocerainfosec/cve-2025-5777
- cyberleelawat/ExploitVeer
- orange0Mint/CitrixBleed-2-CVE-2025-5777
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-5777?
- CVE-2025-5777 is a vulnerability in Netscaler Adc, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. Published 2025-06-17.
- Is CVE-2025-5777 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2025-5777 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-07-10), indicating it is being actively exploited. 46 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.