CVE-2010-1489: XSS

Published Apr 20, 2010
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Updated

The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 does not properly perform neutering for the SCRIPT tag, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against web sites that have no inherent XSS vulnerabilities, a different issue than CVE-2009-4074.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8

Event History

Apr 20, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1489?

CVE-2010-1489 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2010-1489 affect users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8?

CVE-2010-1489 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks on users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2010-1489?

The only affected software for CVE-2010-1489 is Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.

4

How do I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2010-1489?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2010-1489, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or apply security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Can CVE-2010-1489 be exploited on all websites?

No, CVE-2010-1489 can be exploited only on websites that lack inherent XSS vulnerabilities.

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