Is CVE-2026-8153 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-8153 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-8153 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-8153 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-8153?

CVE-2026-8153 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-8153

CWE-78Published: May 8, 2026· Updated: May 11, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:1.09%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:78.1th

Official Description

OS command injection in Dashboard Server interface in Universal Robots PolyScope versions prior to 5.25.1 allows unauthenticated attacker to craft commands that will execute code on the robot's OS.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-8153 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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News & Research Mentioning CVE-2026-8153

Critical Vulnerability Exposes Industrial Robot Fleets to Hacking

SecurityWeek· May 19, 2026

The vulnerability, CVE-2026-8153, affects Universal Robots PolyScope 5 and it can be exploited for OS command injection. The post Critical Vulnerability Exposes Industrial Robot Fleets to Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. [xlite_meta score:56 src:SecurityWeek xlite_fp:b1d0d081faabfdae554c060a31c7f69a9aa25688b8a14bfd97b0a1a9fac94951]

Universal Robots Polyscope 5

CISA Alerts· May 14, 2026

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to bypass authentication and execute code. The following versions of Universal Robots Polyscope 5 are affected: Polyscope 5 <5.25.1 CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 9.8 Universal Robots Universal Robots Polyscope 5 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Critical Manufacturing Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: Denmark Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2026-8153 OS command injection in Dashboard Server interface in Universal Robots PolyScope versions prior to 5.25.1 allows unauthenticated attacker to craft commands that will exec [xlite_meta score:79 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:48ee41323a35372dcadd93b223e9a1a3048aa94388962d9f506f8adc478efdd8]