CVE-2024-40733: Vuln-Netbox · A Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Affects Vuln-NetboxSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 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 26 Oct 2026.
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
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict input validation and output encoding on the Name parameter within the /dcim/front-ports/{id}/edit/ endpoint to prevent script injection. Employing a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this endpoint can provide an additional layer of defense. Restrict access to the NetBox management interface to trusted networks and authenticated users only, minimizing exposure to unauthenticated attackers. Educate users to recognize and avoid interacting with suspicious links or payloads that could trigger the XSS vulnerability. Monitor logs and user activity for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Consider deploying Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts in the browser context. Regularly review and update security controls as patches become available, and apply them promptly once released by the NetBox maintainers.
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/front-ports/{id}/edit/.