CVE-2012-10032 describes a cross-context scripting (XCS) vulnerability in Maxthon3 versions prior to 3.3, specifically through the about:history page. This flaw allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in a privileged browser context, enabling modification of browser configuration and arbitrary code execution via exposed DOM APIs. Rated with a CVSS score of 8.7 (High), exploitation requires user interaction, typically by visiting a malicious webpage. While not in CISA's KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxthon International Ltd. | Maxthon3 Browser | >= 3.1.7 build 600, <= 3.2.2 build 1000CNA affecteddefault unaffected |
CVSS version used by this source: 4.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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