XSS in Xmind
CVE-2021-47844
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.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (31.1th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 31st percentile — 31.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: -0.000
Affected products
- Xmind — versions 2020
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49827 (exploit)
- www.xmind.net/ (product)
- imgur.com/a/t96Nxo5 (exploit)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xmind-persistent-cross-site-scripting (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47844?
- CVE-2021-47844 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xmind, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2026-01-16.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47844?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.