Is CVE-2022-27518 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-27518 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-27518 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-27518 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27518?

CVE-2022-27518 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-27518

Published: December 13, 2022

EPSS:22.96%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:95.8th

Official Description

Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway, when configured with SAML SP or IdP configuration, contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute code as administrator.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-12-13Federal patch deadline: 2023-01-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-27518 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-27518 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.