CVE-2010-1489

CVE-2010-1489 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 does not properly perform neutering for the SCRIPT tag, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against web sites that have no inherent XSS vulnerabilities, a different issue than CVE-2009-4074.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1489?
The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 does not properly perform neutering for the SCRIPT tag, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against web sites that have no inherent XSS vulnerabilities, a different issue than CVE-2009-4074.
How severe is CVE-2010-1489?
CVE-2010-1489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1489 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1489?
CVE-2010-1489 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1489?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1489 published?
CVE-2010-1489 was published on 2010-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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