CVE-2025-6543

CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

0.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Memory overflow vulnerability leading to unintended control flow and Denial of Service in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
6/30/2025
Patch Due Date
7/21/2025
Required Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Technical Details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
6/25/2025
Last Modified
6/17/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6543?

Memory overflow vulnerability leading to unintended control flow and Denial of Service in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server

Is CVE-2025-6543 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-6543 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 7/21/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-6543?

CVE-2025-6543 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

Is CVE-2025-6543 affecting your environment?

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