Is CVE-2023-6548 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-6548 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-6548 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-6548 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6548?

CVE-2023-6548 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-6548

Published: January 17, 2024

EPSS:8.58%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:92.2th

Official Description

Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway contain a code injection vulnerability that allows for authenticated remote code execution on the management interface with access to NSIP, CLIP, or SNIP.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Code Injection Vulnerability

Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway contain a code injection vulnerability that allows for authenticated remote code execution on the management interface with access to NSIP, CLIP, or SNIP.

Added to KEV: 2024-01-17Federal patch deadline: 2024-01-24

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway are affected by a code injection vulnerability that allows for authenticated remote code execution on the management interface. Its active exploitation in the wild and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog make this a high-severity issue. The high EPSS score indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It allows for authenticated remote code execution on the management interface.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates and patches for Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. Restrict access to the management interface and ensure strong authentication is enforced.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-6548 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-2023-6548 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.