CVE-2024-47226: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in NetBox 4.1.0 within the "Configuration History" fe

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-47226 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting netbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in NetBox 4.1.0 within the "Configuration History" feature of the "Admin" panel via a /core/config-revisions/ Add action. An authenticated user can inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML into the "Top banner" field. NOTE: Multiple third parties have disputed this as not a vulnerability. It is argued that the configuration revision banner feature is meant to contain unsanitized HTML in order to

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netbox

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-22 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netbox netbox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netbox || rpm -q netbox || netbox --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netbox sudo apt install netbox=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold netbox

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netbox sudo dnf downgrade netbox-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add netbox

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-47226?

netbox: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47226 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47226 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-47226 affect?

CVE-2024-47226 affects netbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in NetBox 4.1.0 within the "Configuration History" feature of the "Admin" panel via a /core/config-revisions/ Add action. An authenticated user can inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML

How urgent is CVE-2024-47226?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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