CVE-2024-40736: netbox · n/a
Affects netboxSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubnetbox/netboxpkg:github/netbox/netboxOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should implement strict input validation and output encoding on the Name parameter within the /dcim/power-outlets/add endpoint to neutralize any injected scripts or HTML. Employing a web application firewall (WAF) with rules targeting XSS payloads can provide an additional layer of defense. Restricting access to the affected endpoint to trusted users and networks reduces exposure. Monitoring logs for suspicious input patterns or anomalous user activity can help detect exploitation attempts. Until an official patch is released, consider upgrading to a later netbox version if available or applying custom patches that sanitize inputs. Educating users about the risks of clicking on untrusted links and employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can further reduce the impact of potential XSS attacks. Regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on input handling are recommended to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
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/power-outlets/add.