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CVE-2012-10032

Maxthon3 about:history XCS Trusted Zone Code Execution

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1 Metasploit module
  • Exploitation: poc
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical impact: total

Summary

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.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. CISA SSVC assessment

    Exploitation: poc · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total

  3. Record last updated

Affected versions

  • Maxthon International Ltd. Maxthon3 Browser

    From 3.1.7 build 600 · through 3.2.2 build 1000

References 7

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Exploit-DB

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maxthon.com

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vulncheck.com

GitHub · rapid7/metasploit-framework