CVE-2025-9676: A vulnerability was identified in NCSOFT Universe App up to 1.3.0

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-9676 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting universe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-926
Published	2025-08-29
Last modified	2026-10-18

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: ncsoft

Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-29 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-18 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ncsoft universe UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0 and <= 1.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy universe || rpm -q universe || universe --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade universe

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade universe

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison universe sudo apt install universe=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold universe

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list universe sudo dnf downgrade universe-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add universe

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-9676?

universe: upgrade to newer than 1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-9676 being exploited?

CVE-2025-9676 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-9676 affect?

CVE-2025-9676 affects universe. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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 com

How urgent is CVE-2025-9676?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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