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Hackers exploit Citrix NetScaler zero-day to deploy web shells

·Source: BleepingComputer

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Executive Summary

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 networks. [...]

Analysis

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 networks. [...]

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2026-88772
NVDMITRE CVE
Source Attribution

Originally published by BleepingComputer on Sep 29, 2026.

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