CVE-2025-69848: NetBox is an open-source infrastructure resource modeling and IP address management platform

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-69848 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.

NetBox is an open-source infrastructure resource modeling and IP address management platform. A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions 2.11.0 through 3.7.x in the ProtectedError handling logic, where object names are included in HTML error messages without proper escaping. This allows user-controlled content to be rendered in the web interface when a delete operation fails due to protected relationships, potentially

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-02-03
Last modified	2026-08-18

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netbox

Last updated 2026-08-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-03 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-18 13:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netbox netbox UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.11.0 and <= 3.7.8

Fixed in: newer than 3.7.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.11.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netbox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netbox

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netbox sudo apt install netbox=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.11.0> sudo apt-mark hold netbox

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netbox sudo dnf downgrade netbox-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.11.0> 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-2025-69848?

netbox: upgrade to newer than 3.7.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-69848 being exploited?

CVE-2025-69848 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-2025-69848 affect?

CVE-2025-69848 affects netbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). NetBox is an open-source infrastructure resource modeling and IP address management platform. A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in versions 2.11.0 through 3.7.x in the ProtectedError handling logic, where object na

How urgent is CVE-2025-69848?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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