CVE-2025-5777
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitInsufficient 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
Published Jun 17, 2025 · Updated Oct 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-5777 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v4) affecting Netscaler Application Delivery Controller (Citrix), Netscaler Gateway (Citrix).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 26, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Netscaler Application Delivery Controller 43.56, Netscaler Application Delivery Controller 58.32, Netscaler Application Delivery Controller 12.1-55.328.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
9.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 10, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Netscaler Application Delivery ControllerCitrix | >= 14.1 | 13.1-58.32 |
| Netscaler GatewayCitrix | >= 14.1 | 13.1-58.32 |
Patched Releases
Netscaler Application Delivery Controller
43.56, 58.32, 12.1-55.328, 13.1-37.235, 13.1-58.32, 14.1-43.56
Netscaler Gateway
13.1-58.32, 14.1-43.56, 43.56, 58.32
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 17, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 26, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 2, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 10, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 10, 2025
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
- CWE-457 Use of Uninitialized Variable
- CWE-908 Use of Uninitialized Resource
References
- advisoryhttps://citrixbleed.com
- advisoryhttps://doublepulsar.com/citrixbleed-2-exploitation-started-mid-june-how-to-spot-it-f3106392aa71
- advisoryhttps://horizon3.ai/attack-research/attack-blogs/cve-2025-5777-citrixbleed-2-write-up-maybe/
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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
Affected: Netscaler Application Delivery Controller (Citrix) versions >= 14.1; Netscaler Gateway (Citrix) versions >= 14.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 26, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Jul 10, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 11, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Netscaler Application Delivery Controller 43.56, Netscaler Application Delivery Controller 58.32, Netscaler Application Delivery Controller 12.1-55.328.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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