CVE-2024-40730: Vuln-Netbox · n/a
Affects Vuln-NetboxSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 33% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Jul 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubminhquan202/Vuln-Netboxpkg:github/minhquan202/Vuln-NetboxOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-40730, organizations should first verify if they are running NetBox version 4.0.3 and prioritize upgrading to a patched version once available. In the absence of an official patch, implement input validation and output encoding on the Name parameter to prevent script injection. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. Limit user privileges to reduce the impact of potential XSS attacks, ensuring that only trusted users have access to interface editing functions. Regularly audit and monitor web application logs for suspicious input patterns or unexpected script execution. Educate users about the risks of clicking on untrusted links or payloads within the NetBox interface. Additionally, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the affected endpoint. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any exploitation attempts.
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in netbox v4.0.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Name parameter at /dcim/interfaces/{id}/edit/.