CVE-2025-9676
CVE-2025-9676 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ncsoft Universe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-926.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- CVSS v4: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-26240
- Weakness: CWE-926
- Affected product: Ncsoft Universe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was identified in NCSOFT Universe App up to 1.3.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.ncsoft.universeapp. The manipulation leads to improper export of android application components. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-9676?
- A vulnerability was identified in NCSOFT Universe App up to 1.3.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.ncsoft.universeapp. The manipulation leads to improper export of android application components. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- How severe is CVE-2025-9676?
- CVE-2025-9676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-9676 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-9676?
- CVE-2025-9676 affects Ncsoft Universe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-9676?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-9676 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-9676 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26240.
- When was CVE-2025-9676 published?
- CVE-2025-9676 was published on 2025-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/KMov-g/androidapps/blob/main/com.ncsoft.universeapp.md
- https://github.com/KMov-g/androidapps/blob/main/com.ncsoft.universeapp.md#steps-to-reproduce
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321888
- https://vuldb.com/?id.321888
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.638074
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ncsoft:universe:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
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