Description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Contec EC1000 series. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on a logged-in user's web browser.
Published: 2026-09-14
Score: 4.8 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Browser-based code execution (XSS)
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A cross‑site scripting flaw allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript that runs in the context of any logged‑in user’s browser that accesses the Contec ECE1000 series web interface. The injected code executes with the privileges of the user, enabling manipulation of user data or covert data exfiltration while the victim is authenticated.

Affected Systems

Contec Co., Ltd. ECE1000, ECE1020, and ECS1020 devices are affected. No specific firmware or software version numbers are disclosed, so all devices in the ECE1000 series that expose the vulnerable web interface are potentially impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.8 indicates moderate severity. EPSS data is unavailable and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, implying no confirmed exploitation yet. The, requiring the victim to be logged into the device’s interface; an attacker who can inject malicious content through vulnerable input fields can execute code within the victim’s browser session.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 14, 2026 at 11:58 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Download and install the vendor‑supplied firmware update from the Contec security release documents
  • If the web interface is not required for operation, disable the web service to eliminate the attack surface
  • Configure a Content Security Policy that restricts inline script execution for the device’s web interface

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 14, 2026 at 11:58 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Cross‑Site Scripting Vulnerability in Contec ECE1000 Series Web Interface

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Contec EC1000 series. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on a logged-in user's web browser.
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 4.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: jpcert

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-14T11:19:49.502Z

Reserved: 2026-08-31T02:30:58.277Z

Link: CVE-2026-82771

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-14T11:14:30.369Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-14T07:17:18.413

Modified: 2026-09-14T12:17:47.247

Link: CVE-2026-82771

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-14T12:00:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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