How severe is CVE-2024-56917?

CVE-2024-56917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56917 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56917?

CVE-2024-56917 affects Netbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56917?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-56917 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56917 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54697.

When was CVE-2024-56917 published?

CVE-2024-56917 was published on 2025-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56917

CVE-2024-56917 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54697
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netbox
Published: 2025-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netbox Community 4.1.7 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the maintenance banner` in maintenance mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56917?: Netbox Community 4.1.7 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the maintenance banner` in maintenance mode.
How severe is CVE-2024-56917?: CVE-2024-56917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56917 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56917?: CVE-2024-56917 affects Netbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56917?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-56917 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56917 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54697.
When was CVE-2024-56917 published?: CVE-2024-56917 was published on 2025-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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