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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-56916
CVE-2024-56916:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Netbox Community version 4.1.7, identified as CVE-2024-56916. The vulnerability exists in the Configuration History > Add functionality, where authenticated users can exploit the 'current value' field due to improper HTML rendering (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization of user input in the 'current value' field within the Configuration History feature. When an authenticated user has access to add or edit Configuration History versions, they can inject malicious JavaScript code into any banner field. The vulnerability has been assigned CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) classification (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, the vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users' browsers. The payload triggers when victims either edit a Configuration History version or attempt to add a new version (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability affects Netbox Community versions from 4.1.7 up to and including 4.2.1. Users should upgrade to a patched version when available (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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