CVE-2010-0494

Name: CVE-2010-0494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-03-31T19:30:00.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted HTML document in a situation where the client user drags one browser window across another browser window, aka "HTML Element Cross-Domain Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 22.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted HTML document in a situation where the client user drags one browser window across another browser window, aka "HTML Element Cross-Domain Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.89%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7	—
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8.0.6001	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1023773
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39047Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-089A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0744Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-018
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8553
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023773
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39047Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-089A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0744Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-018
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8553

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0494?

How severe is CVE-2010-0494?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0494?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST