CVE-2026-73537: Cross-site scripting (XSS) in Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) Miraikan Assist App Android version
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Miraikan Assist App for Android developed by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts within the app's browser component (WebView), potentially altering displayed content. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.7. No specific affected versions or patches have been disclosed yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-73537 describes a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Miraikan Assist App Android version. Exploitation of this flaw allows arbitrary script execution within the WebView component of the app, which can lead to altered content display. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges but requires user interaction. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, no confidentiality impact, limited integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in the execution of arbitrary scripts in the app's WebView, potentially altering the content displayed to the user. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, but integrity of displayed content can be compromised. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted content within the app. Monitor official communications from the Japan Science and Technology Agency for updates.
CVE-2026-73537: Cross-site scripting (XSS) in Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) Miraikan Assist App Android version
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Miraikan Assist App for Android developed by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts within the app's browser component (WebView), potentially altering displayed content. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.7. No specific affected versions or patches have been disclosed yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.0
Score 4.7medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-73537 describes a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Miraikan Assist App Android version. Exploitation of this flaw allows arbitrary script execution within the WebView component of the app, which can lead to altered content display. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges but requires user interaction. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, no confidentiality impact, limited integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in the execution of arbitrary scripts in the app's WebView, potentially altering the content displayed to the user. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, but integrity of displayed content can be compromised. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted content within the app. Monitor official communications from the Japan Science and Technology Agency for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- jpcert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T01:05:43.517Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a88005bacd9273b49c724cd
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 07:38:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 07:52:12 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 08:00:10 UTC
Views: 4
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