CVE-2019-10883 : Security Advisory and Response

Command Injection vulnerabilities have been identified in versions of Citrix SD-WAN Center 10.2.x prior to 10.2.1 and NetScaler SD-WAN Center 10.0.x prior to 10.0.7.

Understanding CVE-2019-10883

Command Injection vulnerability in Citrix SD-WAN Center and NetScaler SD-WAN Center.

What is CVE-2019-10883?

CVE-2019-10883 is a Command Injection vulnerability found in Citrix SD-WAN Center versions 10.2.x before 10.2.1 and NetScaler SD-WAN Center versions 10.0.x before 10.0.7.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10883

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10883

Command Injection vulnerability in Citrix SD-WAN Center and NetScaler SD-WAN Center.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.

Affected Systems and Versions

Citrix SD-WAN Center 10.2.x versions before 10.2.1
NetScaler SD-WAN Center 10.0.x versions before 10.0.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious commands through specific channels, potentially gaining unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-10883 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Citrix SD-WAN Center to version 10.2.1 or later.
Update NetScaler SD-WAN Center to version 10.0.7 or later.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Regularly audit and review system logs for unusual activities.
Conduct security training for employees on identifying and reporting potential security threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Citrix promptly to address the vulnerability.