How severe is CVE-2023-3519?

CVE-2023-3519 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-3519?

Affected package information for CVE-2023-3519 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3519?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2023-3519 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2023-3519 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 22 known exploit references for CVE-2023-3519, including 14 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-3519?

CVE-2023-3519 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 93.5%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Is CVE-2023-3519 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2023-3519 (Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Code Injection Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-07-19. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2023-08-09. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. This CVE has been used in known ransomware campaigns. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-3519?

CVE-2023-3519 is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-3519?

CVE-2023-3519 affects citrix netscaler application delivery controller; citrix netscaler gateway. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2023-3519?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2023-3519, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2023-3519 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2023-3519 was published on July 19, 2023 and was last updated on October 24, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2023-07-19 — agencies required to remediate by 2023-08-09 · Ransomware

CVE-2023-3519

CRITICAL

Unauthenticated remote code execution

Published

Jul 19, 2023

Updated

Oct 24, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

22 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

93.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile-0.15%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

Unauthenticated remote code execution

Affected Products

2 products · 7 configurations

Application

netscaler application delivery controllercitrix

≥ 13.1 && < 13.1-49.13

range

Application

netscaler gatewaycitrix

≥ 13.1 && < 13.1-49.13

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Unauthenticated remote code execution

thehackernews.comAPIJul 2023

Unauthenticated remote code execution

cisa.govCISAJul 2023

Unauthenticated remote code execution

github.comGithubJul 2023

Unauthenticated remote code execution

github.comGithubJul 2023

Unauthenticated remote code execution

github.comGithubJul 2023

Unauthenticated remote code execution

github.comGithubJul 2023

Unauthenticated remote code execution

github.comGithubJul 2023

Unauthenticated remote code execution

github.comMetasploitAug 2023

Unauthenticated remote code execution

github.comGithubJul 2023

Unauthenticated remote code execution

github.comGithubAug 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Unauthenticated remote code execution

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