CVE-2011-1244

CVE-2011-1244 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-1021.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 does not enforce intended domain restrictions on content access, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or conduct clickjacking attacks via a crafted web site, aka "Frame Tag Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1244?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 does not enforce intended domain restrictions on content access, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or conduct clickjacking attacks via a crafted web site, aka "Frame Tag Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-1244?
CVE-2011-1244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1244 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-2011-1244?
CVE-2011-1244 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1244?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1244 published?
CVE-2011-1244 was published on 2011-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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