CVE-2024-6235: Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler Console

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6235 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting netscaler console. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler Console

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	21.2% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2024-07-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Citrix Systems, Inc. · Vendor: citrix

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-10 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

citrix netscaler console UPGRADE

Affected: >= 14.1-4.42 and < 14.1-25.53

Fixed in: 14.1-25.53

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.1-4.42

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netscaler-console || rpm -q netscaler-console || netscaler-console --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.1-25.53 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netscaler-console

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netscaler-console

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.1-4.42 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netscaler-console sudo apt install netscaler-console=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.1-4.42> sudo apt-mark hold netscaler-console

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netscaler-console sudo dnf downgrade netscaler-console-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.1-4.42> sudo dnf versionlock add netscaler-console

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: NetScaler Console - Sensitive Information Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6235?

netscaler console: upgrade to 14.1-25.53. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6235 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6235 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-6235 affect?

CVE-2024-6235 affects netscaler console. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Sensitive information disclosure in NetScaler Console

How urgent is CVE-2024-6235?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

Citrix vulnerabilities

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References

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