Active-Exploitation
Exploited in the Wild — What It Means, How It’s Confirmed, and Why It Changes Risk
“Exploited in the wild” indicates that a vulnerability is actively being used in real-world attacks outside controlled research environments. This SECMONS glossary entry explains what qualifies as in-the-wild exploitation, how vendors confirm it, and how defenders should respond operationally.
Active Exploitation Confirmed for CVE-2023-4966 (CitrixBleed)
Security reporting confirms active exploitation of CVE-2023-4966 (CitrixBleed), a critical vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway devices.