Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, deface content, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. With a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM), this represents a moderate risk. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker injects a JavaScript payload into a vulnerable input field. When another user views the page, the script executes in their browser, stealing their session token. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 15, 2026
In Netbox Community 4.1.7, the login page is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS), which allows a privileged, authenticated attacker to exfiltrate user input from the login form.
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RemediationAI
Encode all user-supplied output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers. Use HTTPOnly and Secure cookie flags.
Affected VersionsENISA
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Cross-site scripting (XSS) allows injection of client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users due to insufficient output encoding.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2Executive ViewAI
CVE-2024-56918 presents moderate security risk, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.1. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
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Bug #1017079| Release | Status | Fixed Version | Urgency |
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| open | - | - |
EUVD-2024-55004
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