CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
0.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Memory overflow vulnerability NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway leading to unpredictable or erroneous behavior and Denial of Service if the appliance is configured as a Gateway (SSL VPN, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2026-08-26
- Patch Due Date
- 2026-08-29
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2026-06-30
- Last Modified
- 2026-07-01
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-8452?
Memory overflow vulnerability NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway leading to unpredictable or erroneous behavior and Denial of Service if the appliance is configured as a Gateway (SSL VPN, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or AAA virtual server
Is CVE-2026-8452 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2026-8452 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 2026-08-29.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-8452?
CVE-2026-8452 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
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