CVE-2012-10032
Maxthon Cross Context Scripting Vulnerability
Description
Maxthon3 versions prior to 3.3 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.
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Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 7, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Maxthon3 to version 3.3 or later.
- Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23225 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Maxthon3 versions prior to 3.3 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. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CWE CWE-79 Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference http://blog.malerisch.net/2012/12/maxthon-cross-context-scripting-xcs-about-history-rce.html Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/maxthon_history_xcs.rb Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23225 Added Reference https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/34203 Added Reference https://www.maxthon.com/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/maxthon3-xcs-trusted-zone-code-exec