CVE-2012-10032 (GCVE-0-2012-10032)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-05 20:03 – Updated: 2026-07-28 01:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Maxthon3 about:history XCS Trusted Zone Code Execution
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-07 13:56 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
6 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasplo… | exploit |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23225 | exploit |
| http://blog.malerisch.net/2012/12/maxthon-cross-c… | technical-descriptionexploit |
| https://www.maxthon.com/ | product |
| https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/34203 | third-party-advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/maxthon3-xcs… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxthon International Ltd. | Maxthon3 Browser |
Affected:
3.1.7 build 600 , ≤ 3.2.2 build 1000
(custom)
cpe:2.3:a:icu-project:international_components_for_unicode:*:*:*:*:*:c\/c\+\+:*:* |
Date Public
2012-12-09 00:00
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