CVE-2026-79719: Reflected XSS in Netron versions <=9.1.2 on desktop application through unsanitized node names allows an attac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-79719?

netron: upgrade to newer than 9.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-79719 being exploited?

CVE-2026-79719 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-79719 affect?

CVE-2026-79719 affects netron. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Reflected XSS in Netron versions <=9.1.2 on desktop application through unsanitized node names allows an attacker to hide certain nodes, perform port scanning or abuse a Chrome n-day to achieve Remote Code Execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-79719?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-79719 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting netron. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Reflected XSS in Netron versions <=9.1.2 on desktop application through unsanitized node names allows an attacker to hide certain nodes, perform port scanning or abuse a Chrome n-day to achieve Remote Code Execution.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-08-27
Last modified	2026-09-29

Publisher (CNA): HiddenLayer · Vendor: lutzroeder

Last updated 2026-09-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-27 17:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-29 20:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lutzroeder netron UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.1.2

Fixed in: newer than 9.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netron

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-79719?

netron: upgrade to newer than 9.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-79719 being exploited?

CVE-2026-79719 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-2026-79719 affect?

CVE-2026-79719 affects netron. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Reflected XSS in Netron versions <=9.1.2 on desktop application through unsanitized node names allows an attacker to hide certain nodes, perform port scanning or abuse a Chrome n-day to achieve Remote Code Execution.

How urgent is CVE-2026-79719?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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