CVE-2018-1000069: FreePlane version 1.5.9 and earlier contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML Parser in mindma

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000069?

freeplane: upgrade to newer than 1.5.9; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000069 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000069 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-1000069 affect?

CVE-2018-1000069 affects freeplane, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). FreePlane version 1.5.9 and earlier contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML Parser in mindmap loader that can result in stealing data from victim's machine. This attack appears to require the victim to open a specially cra

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-1000069?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-1000069 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting freeplane, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreePlane version 1.5.9 and earlier contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML Parser in mindmap loader that can result in stealing data from victim's machine. This attack appears to require the victim to open a specially crafted mind map file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.6+.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · freeplane

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-13 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freeplane freeplane UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freeplane || rpm -q freeplane || freeplane --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade freeplane

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freeplane

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0 · 8.0 · 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000069?

freeplane: upgrade to newer than 1.5.9; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000069 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000069 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-1000069 affect?

CVE-2018-1000069 affects freeplane, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). FreePlane version 1.5.9 and earlier contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in XML Parser in mindmap loader that can result in stealing data from victim's machine. This attack appears to require the victim to open a specially cra

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000069?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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