CVE-2011-1258

Name: CVE-2011-1258
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-06-16T20:55:01.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1258 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 8 does not properly restrict web script, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via vectors involving a drag-and-drop operation, aka "Drag and Drop Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 14.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 8 does not properly restrict web script, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via vectors involving a drag-and-drop operation, aka "Drag and Drop Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.65%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8

References

http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2011/06/09/june-advance-notification-service-and-10-immutable-laws-revisited.aspxVendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-050Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12495Tool Signature
http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2011/06/09/june-advance-notification-service-and-10-immutable-laws-revisited.aspxVendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-050Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12495Tool Signature

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1258?

How severe is CVE-2011-1258?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1258 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1258?

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