Description
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.
Published: 2026-08-27
Score: 6.8 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Reflective XSS that can lead to remote code execution
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

Netron, a desktop application for viewing neural network models, contains a reflected XSS vulnerability in versions up to 9.1.2. Unsanitized node names are rendered directly, enabling attackers to inject malicious payloads. This flaw could allow attackers to hide nodes, perform port scanning, or trigger a Chrome n‑day vulnerability that may lead to remote code execution.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Netron desktop application running version 9.1.2 or older. All builds of these releases that are installed on users’ machines are potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.8 indicates a moderate‑to‑high risk. EPSS is not available, so the current exploitation probability is unclear. The CVE is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The attack most likely occurs when an adversary supplies a malicious file containing crafted node names to a local user who opens it with Netron. Because the bug involves reflected XSS, the impact expands only to the context of the user running the application, but if a Chrome n‑day is leveraged, remote code execution could follow.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 27, 2026 at 17:56 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Netron to a version newer than 9.1.2
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, sanitize all node names before rendering by escaping HTML characters to prevent XSS
  • Restrict file sources by allowing only trusted files and disabling developer tools or privileged extensions when running Netron
  • Monitor for abnormal activity and keep the local environment up to date

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 27, 2026 at 17:56 UTC.

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History

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Netron
Netron netron
Vendors & Products Netron
Netron netron

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Reflected XSS Enabling Remote Code Execution via Unsanitized Node Names in Netron Desktop App

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: HiddenLayer

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T18:53:05.315Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T13:43:20.740Z

Link: CVE-2026-79718

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-08-27T17:20:48.737

Modified: 2026-08-31T19:36:42.500

Link: CVE-2026-79718

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-01T14:22:54Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')