CVE-2024-40732 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via XSS in Netbox rear-port name fields, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-40732?
CVE-2024-40732 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in netbox v4.0.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Name parameter at /dcim/rear-ports/add/.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40732?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netbox Netbox.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40732?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40732 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-40732 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40732 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffmc-gvp5-pfrx.