NetScaler ADC/Gateway: Vulnerable 14.173.32 / 13.163.21
CVE-2026-19490 Published on August 19, 2026
NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Security Bulletin for CVE-2026-19490
Vulnerability in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway.
This issue affects ADC: from 14.1 through 73.32 and from 13.1 through 63.21; Gateway: from 14.1 through 73.32 and from 13.1 through 63.21.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Citrix NetScaler Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway contain an authentication-bypass vulnerability involving an alternate path or channel. When the NetScaler appliance is configured as an AAA virtual server or as a Gateway (SSL VPN, ICA Proxy, CVPN, or RDP Proxy), an unauthenticated remote threat actor may be able to bypass authentication.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by September 12, 2026: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicab
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-19490 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
Affected Versions
NetScaler ADC:- Version 14.1, <= 73.32 is affected.
- Version 13.1, <= 63.21 is affected.
- Version 14.1, <= 73.32 is affected.
- Version 13.1, <= 63.21 is affected.