CVE-2020-8193
Citrix ADC, Gateway, and SD-WAN WANOP Appliance Authorization Bypass Vulnerability
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Summary
Citrix ADC, Citrix Gateway, and multiple Citrix SD-WAN WANOP appliance models contain an authorization bypass vulnerability that may allow unauthenticated access to certain URL endpoints. The attacker must have access to the NetScaler IP (NSIP) in order to perform exploitation.
Affected software
Vendor: Citrix · Product: Application Delivery Controller (ADC), Gateway, and SD-WAN WANOP Appliance
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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