CVE-2026-0777
Received Received - Intake
Insufficient UI Warning in Xmind Attachment Enables RCE

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-02-20

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
Xmind Attachment Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Xmind. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of attachments. When opening an attachment, the user interface fails to warn the user of unsafe actions. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of current user. Was ZDI-CAN-26034.
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Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-02-20
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-0777
EUVD
EUVD-2026-7779
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Vendor Product Version / Range
xmind xmind *
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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.
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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.

Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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