CVE-2012-1882

CVE-2012-1882 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 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not block cross-domain scrolling events, which allows remote attackers to read content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via a crafted web site, aka "Scrolling Events Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1882?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not block cross-domain scrolling events, which allows remote attackers to read content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via a crafted web site, aka "Scrolling Events Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-1882?
CVE-2012-1882 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1882 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-2012-1882?
CVE-2012-1882 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1882?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1882 published?
CVE-2012-1882 was published on 2012-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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