CVE-2026-0777
Insufficient UI Warning in Xmind Attachment Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| xmind | xmind | * |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-356 | The product's user interface does not warn the user before undertaking an unsafe action on behalf of that user. This makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Xmind's handling of attachments where the user interface does not provide sufficient warnings about unsafe actions. As a result, remote attackers can exploit this flaw by tricking a user into opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page, which then allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the privileges of the current user.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should avoid opening attachments or visiting pages from untrusted or unknown sources, as exploitation requires user interaction.
Additionally, applying any available patches or updates from the vendor (Xmind) once released is recommended to fix the insufficient UI warning flaw.
Until a patch is available, exercising caution with attachments and verifying their safety before opening is the best immediate step.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system remotely. This means the attacker could potentially take control of your system, access sensitive data, install malware, or perform other malicious actions with the same permissions as the user running Xmind.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
I don't know