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Citrix NetScaler Flaw Used to Create Superuser Accounts
Original: ๐ Security News Digest - 2026-10-01 ๐ 10 updates from 3 sources: ๐น The Hacker News: Citrix NetScaler Post-Exploitation P
Security reports detail post-exploitation activity targeting Citrix NetScaler appliances, where attackers deploy payloads that create superuser accounts and disguise web shells as CSS-like URLs to evade detection. The technique raises concerns for organisations running NetScaler gateways, as compromised devices may grant persistent privileged access. Administrators are advised to review devices for unexpected accounts and unusual URL patterns.
Why now: Newly reported post-exploitation techniques against Citrix NetScaler are worrying administrators who rely on the appliances for secure remote access.
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Evidence
- ๐ Security News Digest - 2026-10-01 ๐ 10 updates from 3 sources: ๐น The Hacker News: Citrix NetScaler Post-Exploitation Payload Creates Superuser, Maps Web Shell to CSS-Like URLs https:// thehackernews.com/2026/10/citr ix-netscaler-post-exploitation.html ๐น The Hacker News:โฆ ยท securityfeed@infosec.exchange ยท 1
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