CVE-2022-27518

Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway, when configured with SAML SP or IdP configuration, contain an authentication bypass…

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CISA KEV
Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-12-13, remediation due 2023-01-03)
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-664

Description

Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway, when configured with SAML SP or IdP configuration, contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute code as administrator.

Affected products

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

Required action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-01-03.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.

FAQ

Is CVE-2022-27518 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-27518 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-12-13, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-01-03. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27518?

CVE-2022-27518 has no published CVSS base score yet — NVD analysis can lag disclosure. Check the vendor references for an interim severity.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.