CVE-2026-88778: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mh3h-4j34-54mr
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-342
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-88778 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-342: Predictable Exact Value from Previous Values) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when an exact value or random number can be precisely predicted by observing previous values.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-88778 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-88778
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mh3h-4j34-54mr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-342: Predictable Exact Value from Previous Values
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-88778

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-88778, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-342: Predictable Exact Value from Previous Values, where an exact value or random number can be precisely predicted by observing previous values. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Predictable exact value from previous values vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway. This issue affects ADC: before 14.1-73.37, before 13.1-64.23, before 14.1-73.37 FIPS, and before 13.1.37.279 FIPS and NDcPP; Gateway: before 14.1-73.37 and before 13.1-64.23.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-88778 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-88778
support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsear... WEB
https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX697096

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-88778?
CVE-2026-88778 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-342: Predictable Exact Value from Previous Values.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-88778?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-88778?
CVE-2026-88778 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-88778?
CVE-2026-88778 is classified under CWE-342: Predictable Exact Value from Previous Values (An exact value or random number can be precisely predicted by observing previous values.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-88778?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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