CVE-2026-120869: Citrix NetScaler Console authentication bypass

CVE-2026-120869 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-12

Citrix NetScaler Console is an appliance that manages network traffic and security policies for enterprises. An unauthenticated attacker can bypass the console's authentication controls and access restricted resources without valid credentials, potentially exposing sensitive administrative functions and configuration data.

Vendors: Citrix.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-120869 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-120869 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-120869?
Informational severity, published 12 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Citrix NetScaler Console.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-120869?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-120869 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-120869?
Check whether you run Citrix NetScaler Console. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An authentication bypass vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler Console allows unauthenticated network attackers to access restricted resources. The vulnerability stems from improper authentication controls that fail to enforce access restrictions. No public exploit activity has been reported.

Affected products

  • Citrix NetScaler Console

Timeline

  • 2026-11-12: disclosed

References

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