Vulnerability · Published Jan 16, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2021-47844Xmind 2020 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
Medium 6.1
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in Xmind from Xmind. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 33% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)6.1Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 67.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
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.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-79 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
References
- ExploitDB-49827 exploit
- Official Xmind Product Homepage product
- Proof of Concept Video exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Xmind 2020 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting third-party-advisory