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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-33791
CVE-2023-33791:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Netbox version 3.5.1, specifically affecting the Create Provider Accounts function located at /circuits/provider-accounts/. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 24, 2023, and allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML by injecting a crafted payload into the Name field (NVD, Debian Tracker).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a stored XSS issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The attack requires low attack complexity and low privileges, but user interaction is required. The scope is changed, with low impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of the victim's browser. This could potentially lead to the compromise of user sessions, theft of sensitive information, or manipulation of the web interface (GitHub Issue).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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