Cross-Site Scripting in phpIPAM Rack Link Creation

Publication date: 2026-10-24

Last updated on: 2026-10-24

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A vulnerability was detected in phpIPAM up to 1.8.3. Affected by this issue is the function create_rack_link of the file app/tools/racks/show-rack-popup.php of the component Rack Link Creation. Performing a manipulation of the argument deviceid results in cross site scripting. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

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Published

2026-10-24

Last Modified

2026-10-24

Generated

2026-10-25

AI Q&A

2026-10-25

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-115982

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
n/a	phpIPAM	1.8.0
n/a	phpIPAM	1.8.1
n/a	phpIPAM	1.8.2
n/a	phpIPAM	1.8.3

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-94	The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CWE-79	The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in phpIPAM versions up to 1.8.3. It exists in the function create_rack_link within the file app/tools/racks/show-rack-popup.php. An attacker can manipulate the deviceid argument to inject malicious scripts, which execute when the page is viewed by other users.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser session. This could lead to theft of session cookies, account takeover, or unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. The exploit is publicly available, increasing the risk of widespread attacks.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade phpIPAM to a version beyond 1.8.3 to address the cross-site scripting vulnerability in the rack link creation function. If immediate upgrade is not possible, disable or restrict access to the vulnerable component app/tools/racks/show-rack-popup.php until patched.

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