HIGH CVSS 7.4
Published: 2026-03-20

CVE-2026-2378

thebrowser arc_search Security Advisory (CVE-2026-2378)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-2378 impacting thebrowser arc_search. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.4 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
ArcSearch for Android versions prior to 1.12.7 could display a different domain in the address bar than the content being shown, enabling address bar spoofing after user interaction via crafted web content.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product thebrowser / arc_search
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-1021

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-2378 impacting thebrowser arc_search.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-2378.yaml
id: cve-2026-2378

info:
  name: thebrowser arc_search - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-2378 affecting thebrowser arc_search.
    Evaluation: ArcSearch for Android versions prior to 1.12.7 could display a different domain in the address bar than the content being shown, enabling address bar ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-2378
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 7.4
    cve-id: CVE-2026-2378
    cwe-id: CWE-1021
  tags: cve,cve-2026-2378,thebrowser,arc_search,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "arc_search"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-2378.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-2378
# Target: thebrowser arc_search | CVSS: 7.4 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-2378 (thebrowser arc_search)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against thebrowser arc_search scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-2378.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-2378
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install arc_search 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade arc_search 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update arc_search

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i arc_search 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i arc_search

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-2378 in thebrowser arc_search?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update thebrowser arc_search packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-2378?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-2378?

CVE-2026-2378 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.4 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.4
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-2378
Weakness CWE-1021
Vendor thebrowser
Product arc_search
Published 2026-03-20
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N