CVE-2012-10032
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-05
Last updated on: 2025-08-07
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| maxthon | maxthon | * |
| maxthon | maxthon | 3.1.7 |
| maxthon | maxthon | 3.2.2 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
Maxthon3 versions prior to 3.3 have a cross context scripting (XCS) vulnerability via the about:history page. The browser's trusted zone improperly handles injected script content, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a privileged context. This enables attackers to modify browser configuration and execute arbitrary code through Maxthon's exposed DOM APIs.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and modify browser configurations without proper authorization. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage, which can lead to unauthorized actions within the browser environment and potential compromise of the user's system or data.