CVE-2010-2442
CVE-2010-2442 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 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer, possibly 8, does not properly restrict focus changes, which allows remote attackers to read keystrokes via "cross-domain IFRAME gadgets."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-2442?
- Microsoft Internet Explorer, possibly 8, does not properly restrict focus changes, which allows remote attackers to read keystrokes via "cross-domain IFRAME gadgets."
- How severe is CVE-2010-2442?
- CVE-2010-2442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2010-2442 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-2442?
- CVE-2010-2442 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-2442?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-2442 published?
- CVE-2010-2442 was published on 2010-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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