Description
UC Browser for Android (package com.UCMobile.intl, version 13.7.8.1314) contains a Universal Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of any origin. An attacker hosts a specially crafted URL on a UC-owned domain (via a reflected XSS) that leverages the browser's internal JavaScript bridge to register a deferred callback, navigate the tab to a victim site, and then execute attacker-controlled code on that site when a login dialog is dismissed.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 9.3 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The UC Browser for Android (package com.UCMobile.intl, version 13.7.8.1314) contains a Universal Cross‑Site Scripting vulnerability that lets an attacker execute arbitrary JavaScript within the context of any origin. The flaw is a reflected XSS that triggers when a login dialog is dismissed, allowing malicious code to run on victim websites. Because it runs with the privileges of the target page, the vulnerability effectively permits remote code execution.

Affected Systems

Only the UC Browser for Android, identified by package name com.UCMobile.intl version 13.7.8.1314, is known to be affected. No other vendors or products are listed as impacted at this time.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.3 indicates high severity, but the EPSS score of < 1% suggests a very low probability of active exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, further indicating limited current exploitation activity. Exploitation requires an attacker to host a malicious URL on a UC‑owned domain, embed a reflected XSS payload that registers a deferred callback, navigate the victim’s tab to a chosen website, and inject attacker‑controlled code once a login dialog is dismissed. This attack path is feasible for users who click the link while the vulnerable browser is running.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 04:39 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade UC Browser to the latest version that contains a fix for the Universal XSS flaw.
  • If a patch is not yet available, disable JavaScript or the internal JavaScript bridge in UC Browser settings to block execution of external scripts.
  • Consider using a trusted, security‑focused browser or enable device‑level content filtering to prevent UC Browser’s internal scripting mechanisms from running malicious code.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 04:39 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Universal Cross‑Site Scripting in UC Browser for Android Enabling Remote Code Execution

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Universal Cross‑Site Scripting in UC Browser for Android Enabling Remote Code Execution
Weaknesses CWE-79

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description UC Browser for Android (package com.UCMobile.intl, version 13.7.8.1314) contains a Universal Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of any origin. An attacker hosts a specially crafted URL on a UC-owned domain (via a reflected XSS) that leverages the browser's internal JavaScript bridge to register a deferred callback, navigate the tab to a victim site, and then execute attacker-controlled code on that site when a login dialog is dismissed.
References

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-09T18:15:57.455Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-78997

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-09T18:14:38.446Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-08T17:18:31.020

Modified: 2026-09-09T19:17:47.723

Link: CVE-2026-78997

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T04:45:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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