Siyuan Through 3.8.4 Stored Xss Via Notebook Names

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Siyuan Through 3.8.4 Stored Xss Via Notebook Names

www.vulncheck.com • September 19, 2026

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CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-8c2m-33v9-vvqm)

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Siyuan 3.8.4 XSS Vulnerabilities Exploited via Notebook Names and Heading Styles Two distinct stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities have been identified in Siyuan version 3.8.4. The vulnerabilities are triggered through malicious notebook names and heading style attributes. Both vulnerabilities fall under CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Affected users may face risks of data theft, session hijacking, and other malicious actions. The vulnerabilities have been documented in GitHub Security Advisories GHSA-8c2m-33v9-vvqm and GHSA-928g-4hfq-qwvx. Currently, there is no indication of active exploitation in the wild, but the potential for abuse exists. Security professionals are advised to monitor their systems for these vulnerabilities. Patching is recommended to mitigate risks associated with these flaws. 37

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CWE Weaknesses (1)

CWE-79 - Cross-site Scripting (xss)

Vulnerabilities (2)