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CVE-2026-78997: n/a

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-78997cvecve-2026-78997
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5

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.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.3critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected software

uc/uc-browser-android
pkg:apk/uc/uc-browser-android
Affected versions
=13.7.8.1314

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/16/2026, 02:24:35 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-78997 is a Universal Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in UC Browser for Android (package com.UCMobile.intl, version 13.7.8.1314). An attacker can host a specially crafted URL on a UC-owned domain that triggers a reflected XSS. This XSS leverages the browser's internal JavaScript bridge to register a deferred callback, then navigates the browser tab to a victim site. When the victim site displays a login dialog and it is dismissed, the attacker-controlled JavaScript executes in the context of that site, potentially compromising user data or session integrity.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the security context of any origin within the browser, leading to potential theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other high-impact actions. The CVSS score of 9.3 reflects critical confidentiality and integrity impacts with no required privileges but requires user interaction.

Mitigation Recommendations

No patch or official fix information is currently available for this vulnerability. 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.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa03d69acd9273b49f0b3fc

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 16:52:57 UTC

Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 02:24:35 UTC

Last updated: 10/24/2026, 03:05:11 UTC

Views: 132

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