How severe is CVE-2010-1175?

CVE-2010-1175 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-1175 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1175?

CVE-2010-1175 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1175?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-1175 published?

CVE-2010-1175 was published on 2010-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1175

CVE-2010-1175 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2010-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a certain XML document that references a crafted web site in the SRC attribute of an image element, related to a "0day Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1175?: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a certain XML document that references a crafted web site in the SRC attribute of an image element, related to a "0day Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-1175?: CVE-2010-1175 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-1175 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1175?: CVE-2010-1175 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1175?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-1175 published?: CVE-2010-1175 was published on 2010-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/510280/100/0/threaded

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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