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CVE-2024-56916

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.27%

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CVE-2024-56916 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Netbox Community 4.1.7, once authenticated, Configuration History > Add`is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) due to the `current value` field rendering user supplied html. An authenticated attacker can leverage this to add malicious JavaScript to the any banner field. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Netbox Community 4.1.7, once authenticated, Configuration History > Add`is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) due to the `current value` field rendering user supplied html. An authenticated attacker can leverage this to add malicious JavaScript to the any banner field. Once a victim edits a Configuration History version or attempts to Add a new version, the XSS payload will trigger.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.27%

18.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetboxNetbox>= 4.1.7, <= 4.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56916?
In Netbox Community 4.1.7, once authenticated, Configuration History > Add`is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) due to the `current value` field rendering user supplied html. An authenticated attacker can leverage this to add malicious JavaScript to the any banner field. Once a victim edits a Configuration History version or attempts to Add a new version, the XSS payload will trigger.
How severe is CVE-2024-56916?
CVE-2024-56916 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56916?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST