CVE-2020-1380

CVE-2020-1380 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Internet Explorer's scripting engine, specifically affecting how it handles objects in memory. This high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current user, potentially leading to full system compromise if the user has administrative rights. The vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as indicated by its presence in the KEV catalog, and has garnered significant community attention and media coverage.