CVE-2024-23345: nautobot · Cross-site Scripting
Affects nautobotSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High : upgrade to 2.1.2 or 1.6.10 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.1.2, 1.6.10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade nautobot/nautobot to 2.1.2 or 1.6.10.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
PyPInautobot/nautobotpkg:pypi/nautobot/nautobotOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
Check your own hosts for these packages with threat-finder (opens in a new tab), our free open-source scanner.
AI-suggested
European organizations using Nautobot should immediately upgrade to versions 1.6.10 or 2.1.2 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Until upgrades are applied, organizations should implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-editable fields supporting Markdown rendering, possibly by disabling Markdown rendering temporarily if feasible. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution and reduce the impact of potential XSS payloads. Additionally, enforce least privilege principles for Nautobot users to limit the scope of potential damage. Regularly audit and monitor Nautobot logs for suspicious activities or unexpected input patterns. Educate users about phishing risks and the dangers of interacting with untrusted links or content within the Nautobot interface. Network segmentation and multi-factor authentication can further reduce the risk of lateral movement and unauthorized access if exploitation occurs.
Description
Nautobot is a Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform built as a web application. All users of Nautobot versions earlier than 1.6.10 or 2.1.2 are potentially impacted by a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Due to inadequate input sanitization, any user-editable fields that support Markdown rendering, including are potentially susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via maliciously crafted data. This issue is fixed in Nautobot versions 1.6.10 and 2.1.2.
References
- github.com/nautobot/nautobot/security/advisories/GHSA-v4xv-795h-rv4h (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nautobot/nautobot/pull/5133 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nautobot/nautobot/pull/5134 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nautobot/nautobot/commit/17effcbe84a72150c82b138565c311bbee357e80 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/nautobot/nautobot/commit/64312a4297b5ca49b6cdedf477e41e8e4fd61cce (opens in a new tab)