CVE-2024-40742

Summary

CVE-2024-40742 is a newly disclosed cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting netbox v4.0.3. This issue enables attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the circuit ID parameter when adding new circuits through the /circuits/circuits/add endpoint. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unintended execution of malicious code in users' web browsers, potentially resulting in data theft or unauthorized system access. It's essential to update netbox installations to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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