CVE-2021-47844 (GCVE-0-2021-47844)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-16 19:09 – Updated: 2026-01-16 21:09
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Title
Xmind 2020 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
Summary
Xmind 2020 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious payloads into mind mapping files or custom headers. Attackers can craft malicious files with embedded JavaScript that execute system commands when opened, enabling remote code execution through mouse interactions or file opening.
Severity ?
5.1 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
6.1 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Xmind Xmind Affected: 2020
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Credits
TaurusOmar
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