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CVE-2024-56916

6.1 · MEDIUM

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.

Published Jun 24, 2025CWE-79EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2024-56916 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 24, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/netbox-community/netbox/releases/tag/v4.1.7GitHubgithub.com/noxlumens/Vulnerability-Research/tree/main/CVE-2024-56916Refwww.youtube.com/watch?v=GC8-PUlu2i8

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56916?

CVE-2024-56916 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 24, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-56916?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-56916?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-56916?

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