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: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A reflected cross‑site scripting vulnerability exists in the Netron desktop application. Unsanitized node names can be reflected back to the application’s interface, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary script that can conceal nodes, trigger port scanning, or leverage a Chrome‑based vulnerability to execute code on the host. The flaw can be exploited only when a malicious or compromised model file is loaded into Netron, meaning local or privileged attackers can achieve a full compromise.

Affected Systems

All users running Netron versions 9.1.2 or earlier are affected. The vulnerability is present across the desktop builds of Netron, regardless of operating system, as the issue lies in the way node names are processed for display on every platform.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.8 indicates a medium severity for this flaw. Since EPSS data is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, the exploitation probability appears low, but an attacker who can supply a crafted model to a vulnerable installation can gain remote code execution. The likely attack vector involves a local or privileged adversary delivering a malicious file to a user, after which the unsanitized node names trigger the vulnerability.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 27, 2026 at 17:55 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Netron to a version later than 9.1.2, such as 9.2 or newer.
  • Apply the patch from the Netron commit cd14bad8c9132b1aaf1d197fe61925575f194f00 which sanitizes node names before representation.
  • Avoid loading untrusted or externally sourced model files in Netron until a patch is applied, and consider restricting file access permissions for the application.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 27, 2026 at 17:55 UTC.

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History

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Lutzroeder
Lutzroeder netron
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:lutzroeder:netron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Lutzroeder
Lutzroeder netron
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.0, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


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 in Netron Enabling Remote Code Execution via Unsanitized Node Names

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: 2026-08-27T18:49:38.838Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T13:43:20.741Z

Link: CVE-2026-79720

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-27T17:20:49.027

Modified: 2026-09-01T23:58:00.010

Link: CVE-2026-79720

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-01T14:22:50Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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