CVE-2010-1489

Name: CVE-2010-1489
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-20T16:30:00.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1489 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 14.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.62%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1489?

How severe is CVE-2010-1489?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1489 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1489?

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Source: NVD / NIST