How severe is CVE-2024-56916?

CVE-2024-56916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56916?

CVE-2024-56916 affects Netbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56916?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-56916 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56916 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55003.

When was CVE-2024-56916 published?

CVE-2024-56916 was published on 2025-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56916

CVE-2024-56916 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55003
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netbox
Published: 2025-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Netbox Community 4.1.7, once authenticated, Configuration History > Add`is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) due to the `current value` field rendering user supplied html. An authenticated attacker can leverage this to add malicious JavaScript to the any banner field. Once a victim edits a Configuration History version or attempts to Add a new version, the XSS payload will trigger.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56916?: In Netbox Community 4.1.7, once authenticated, Configuration History > Add`is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) due to the `current value` field rendering user supplied html. An authenticated attacker can leverage this to add malicious JavaScript to the any banner field. Once a victim edits a Configuration History version or attempts to Add a new version, the XSS payload will trigger.
How severe is CVE-2024-56916?: CVE-2024-56916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56916?: CVE-2024-56916 affects Netbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56916 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56916 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55003.
When was CVE-2024-56916 published?: CVE-2024-56916 was published on 2025-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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