Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and NetScaler Gateway before 10.1 Build 132.8, 10.5 before Build 57.7, and 10.5e before Build 56.1505.e allow remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown vectors, related to the (1) Command Line Interface (CLI) and the (2) Web User Interface (UI).
CVE-2015-5538 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from citrix, from citrix organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2015, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2015-09-17T16:59:02.730
2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Modified
CVSSv2: 10.0 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
10.0
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | citrix | netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware | 10.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | citrix | netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware | 10.5 | Yes |
| Operating System | citrix | netscaler_application_delivery_controller_firmware | 10.5e | Yes |
| Operating System | citrix | netscaler_gateway_firmware | 10.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | citrix | netscaler_gateway_firmware | 10.5 | Yes |
| Operating System | citrix | netscaler_gateway_firmware | 10.5e | Yes |
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