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Hackers Exploit Critical Citrix NetScaler Flaw to Deploy Web Shells and Steal Configuration Data
Hackers are exploiting CVE-2026-88771, a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability, to run commands, install web shells, and collect appliance configuration data. The activity goes beyond simple testing, with malicious scripts designed to maintain access and send stolen files to attacker infrastructure. The flaw affects NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway and allows command execution before authentication. Citrix […] The post Hackers Exploit Critical Citrix NetScaler Flaw to Deploy Web Shells and Steal Configuration Data appeared first on Cyber Security News.
Hackers are exploiting CVE-2026-88771, a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability, to run commands, install web shells, and collect appliance configuration data. The activity goes beyond simple testing, with malicious scripts designed to maintain access and send stolen files to attacker infrastructure. The flaw affects NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway and allows command execution before authentication. Citrix rates it 9.5 under CVSS 4.0 and says vulnerable default deployments are…
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