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Hackers exploit Citrix NetScaler zero-day to deploy web shells
Original: "Hackers exploit Citrix NetScaler zero-day to deploy web shells" "[...] Cybersecurity firms say attackers exploited the
Cybersecurity firms report attackers are exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler, tracked as CVE-2026-88772, to deploy custom web shells and tunneling malware. The attackers reportedly gain root access, steal credentials, and move into victims' internal networks. Security teams are urged to check exposed NetScaler appliances for signs of compromise and apply patches as they become available.
Why now: Security teams are rushing to assess exposure to an actively exploited zero-day affecting widely used Citrix appliances.
Evidence
- "Hackers exploit Citrix NetScaler zero-day to deploy web shells" "[...] Cybersecurity firms say attackers exploited the Citrix NetScaler CVE-2026-88772 zero-day to deploy custom web shells and tunneling malware, gain root access, steal credentials, and spread into internal… · gtronix@infosec.exchange · 1
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