CVE-2020-26505: A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the “Marmind” web application with version 4.1.141.0 allo

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-26505 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting marmind. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the “Marmind” web application with version 4.1.141.0 allows an attacker to inject code that will later be executed by legitimate users when they open the assets containing the JavaScript code. This would allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions in the application on behalf of legitimate users or spread malware via the application. By using the “Assets Upload” function, an attacker can

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-11-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: marmind

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-11-05 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

marmind marmind DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1.141.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.141.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1.141.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison marmind sudo apt install marmind=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.141.0> sudo apt-mark hold marmind

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list marmind sudo dnf downgrade marmind-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.141.0> sudo dnf versionlock add marmind

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2020-26505?

marmind: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-26505 being exploited?

CVE-2020-26505 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-2020-26505 affect?

CVE-2020-26505 affects marmind. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the “Marmind” web application with version 4.1.141.0 allows an attacker to inject code that will later be executed by legitimate users when they open the assets containing the JavaScript

How urgent is CVE-2020-26505?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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