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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-40732
CVE-2024-40732:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in netbox version 4.0.3 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through the Name parameter at /dcim/rear-ports/add/ endpoint (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) issue with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (Medium). The attack vector is Network-based (N), requires low attack complexity (L), needs no privileges (N), and requires user interaction (R). The scope is changed (C) with low impacts to both confidentiality and integrity, but no impact on availability (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of the user's browser session. This could potentially lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other client-side attacks (NVD).
Exploitability
The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious payloads into the Name parameter at the /dcim/rear-ports/add/ endpoint. The attack requires user interaction but no authentication, making it relatively accessible to potential attackers (NVD, Github POC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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