CVE-2026-97224
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Cross-Site Scripting in Excalidraw Imported File Handler

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-97224, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-24

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A vulnerability was detected in Excalidraw up to 0.18.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file packages/excalidraw/data/restore.ts of the component Imported File Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument customData.generationData.html results in cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Published
2026-09-24
Last Modified
2026-09-24
Generated
2026-09-24
AI Q&A
2026-09-24
EPSS Evaluated
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Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
excalidraw excalidraw to 0.18.1 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Excalidraw versions up to 0.18.1. It occurs in the Imported File Handler component, specifically in the file packages/excalidraw/data/restore.ts. An attacker can manipulate the customData.generationData.html argument to inject malicious scripts. The attack is remote and requires no authentication.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser when they interact with a crafted file. This may lead to session hijacking, data theft, or defacement of the Excalidraw application.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade Excalidraw to a version beyond 0.18.1 to address the vulnerability in the Imported File Handler component.

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