Dutch Cybersecurity Crisis: Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Strikes Again!

The Dutch National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning about cyber attacks exploiting a critical Citrix NetScaler ADC flaw. Known as CVE-2025-6543, this vulnerability is wreaking havoc on organizations, making it as welcome as a rainstorm at a beach party. Investigations are ongoing to assess the full extent of the damage.

Pro Dashboard

Hot Take:

Citrix’s NetScaler ADC vulnerability is the cybersecurity equivalent of leaving your front door wide open while a sign says “free cookies inside” – irresistible to hackers with a sweet tooth for chaos. The Dutch NCSC is sounding the alarm, but let’s hope organizations remember to patch things up before it’s too late, or they might find themselves in a virtual cookie jar of trouble!

Key Points:

  • A critical security flaw in Citrix NetScaler ADC, CVE-2025-6543, is being actively exploited in the Netherlands.
  • The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.2, making it extremely dangerous.
  • The flaw has been exploited since May 2025, and patches were released in late June 2025.
  • The NCSC-NL suggests immediate patching and session termination to mitigate risks.
  • Malicious web shells have been found on compromised devices, indicating sophisticated attacks.

Membership Required

 You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels
Already a member? Log in here
The Nimble Nerd
Confessional Booth of Our Digital Sins

Okay, deep breath, let's get this over with. In the grand act of digital self-sabotage, we've littered this site with cookies. Yep, we did that. Why? So your highness can have a 'premium' experience or whatever. These traitorous cookies hide in your browser, eagerly waiting to welcome you back like a guilty dog that's just chewed your favorite shoe. And, if that's not enough, they also tattle on which parts of our sad little corner of the web you obsess over. Feels dirty, doesn't it?