CVE-2023-24488
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
Cross site scripting vulnerability in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway in allows and attacker to perform cross site scripting
Risk Analysis
This cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway allows an attacker to perform XSS attacks. The confirmed exploitation in the wild (is_in_kev: true) indicates a high and immediate risk, as XSS can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or redirection.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. Given the nature of XSS, it is likely remotely exploitable.
Administrators of Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway should apply the latest security updates to patch this XSS vulnerability. Implementing robust content security policies (CSPs) can also help mitigate the impact of XSS attacks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-24488 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-2023-24488 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.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-24488 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1