PatchTheCVECVE-2021-28079: Jamovi <=1.6.18 is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability
CVE-2021-28079 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting jamovi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Jamovi <=1.6.18 is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The column-name is vulnerable to XSS in the ElectronJS Framework. An attacker can make a .omv (Jamovi) document containing a payload. When opened by victim, the payload is triggered.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 31%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-04-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-28079?
jamovi: upgrade to newer than 1.6.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-28079 being exploited?
CVE-2021-28079 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-2021-28079 affect?
CVE-2021-28079 affects jamovi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Jamovi <=1.6.18 is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The column-name is vulnerable to XSS in the ElectronJS Framework. An attacker can make a .omv (Jamovi) document containing a payload. When opened by victim, the payl
How urgent is CVE-2021-28079?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference