#VU94076 Open redirect in Citrix Netscaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway - CVE-2024-5492

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94076

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5492

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Citrix Netscaler ADC
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Citrix NetScaler Gateway
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Citrix

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Citrix Netscaler ADC: before 12.1-55.304

Citrix NetScaler Gateway: before 13.0-92.31

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External links
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX677944/netscaler-adc-and-netscaler-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve20245491-and-cve20245492

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.