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CITRIX URGES NETSCALER USERS TO PATCH CRITICAL FLAWS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, AUG 20, 2026

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Citrix has issued an urgent warning for administrators to patch two vulnerabilities affecting NetScaler Gateway and NetScaler ADC appliances. The flaws pose immediate security risks to remote access and networking infrastructure.

Citrix identified the vulnerabilities in its NetScaler Gateway secure remote access solutions and NetScaler ADC networking appliances, requiring immediate patching across affected deployments. The company classified the flaws as critical, demanding swift action from system administrators to apply security updates. NetScaler products are widely deployed in enterprise environments for managing remote access, load balancing, and network traffic. Administrators should prioritize patching systems connected to external networks. Citrix recommended verifying patch deployment and monitoring systems for signs of exploitation. Details on specific vulnerability identifiers and affected versions are available through Citrix's official security advisory channels. Organizations running vulnerable configurations should treat this as a high-priority security matter.

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