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CVE-2012-10032

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CVE-2012-10032

Published: Aug 5, 2025

Modified: May 25, 2026

PUBLISHED

Description

Maxthon3 version 3.2.2 build 1000 and prior are vulnerable to cross context scripting (XCS) 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 flaw enables modification of browser configuration and execution of arbitrary code through Maxthon’s exposed DOM APIs, including maxthon.program.Program.launch() and maxthon.io.writeDataURL(). Exploitation requires user interaction, typically by visiting a malicious webpage that triggers the injection.

VendorProductVersions

Maxthon International Ltd.

Maxthon3 Browser

affected
3.1.7 build 600 - <= 3.2.2 build 1000

Weaknesses (CWE)

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