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CVE-2026-78997: uc-browser-android · Cross-site Scripting

Affects uc-browser-androidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.3Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 33% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Sep 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Alpineuc/uc-browser-androidpkg:apk/uc/uc-browser-androidOther threatsAffected
  • =13.7.8.1314
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Users should exercise caution when interacting with URLs hosted on UC-owned domains and avoid dismissing unexpected login dialogs. Monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates and apply any official patches once released.

Description

UC Browser for Android version 13.7.8.1314 contains a critical Universal Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of any origin by leveraging a reflected XSS on a UC-owned domain combined with the browser's internal JavaScript bridge. The attack involves registering a deferred callback, navigating the victim's tab to a target site, and executing attacker-controlled code when a login dialog is dismissed.

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