CVE-2025-8153: NEC UNIVERGE IX · Cross-site Scripting
Affects NEC UNIVERGE IXSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NEC Corporation UNIVERGE IX | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the UNIVERGE IX web management interface to trusted networks and IP addresses, minimizing exposure to potential attackers.
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers on the web interface to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts.
- Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the UNIVERGE IX interface.
- Educate users about phishing risks and the dangers of clicking unknown links, as user interaction is required for exploitation.
- Monitor network traffic and logs for unusual activity or attempts to inject scripts.
- Coordinate with NEC for timely patch deployment once available; in the interim, consider virtual patching techniques.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on the UNIVERGE IX environment to identify and remediate any related weaknesses.
Description
Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in NEC Corporation UNIVERGE IX from Ver.9.5 to Ver.10.7, from Ver.10.8.21 to Ver.10.8.36, from Ver.10.9.11 to Ver.10.9.24, from Ver.10.10.21 to Ver.10.10.31, Ver.10.11.6 and UNIVERGE IX-R/IX-V Ver1.3.16, Ver1.3.21 allows a attacker to inject an arbitrary scripts may be executed on the user's browser.