Description (CNA)
Maxthon3 version 3.2.2 build 1000 and prior are vulnerable to cross context scripting (XCS) via the about:history page. The browser’s trusted zone improperly handles injected script content, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a privileged context. This flaw enables modification of browser configuration and execution of arbitrary code through Maxthon’s exposed DOM APIs, including maxthon.program.Program.launch() and maxthon.io.writeDataURL(). Exploitation requires user interaction, typically by visiting a malicious webpage that triggers the injection.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Maxthon International Ltd. / Maxthon3 Browser | affected 3.1.7 build 600 through 3.2.2 build 1000 |
CWE
CWE-79, CWE-94
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/maxthon_history_xcs.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23225
- http://blog.malerisch.net/2012/12/maxthon-cross-context-scripting-xcs-about-history-rce.html
- https://www.maxthon.com/
- https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/34203
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/maxthon3-xcs-trusted-zone-code-exec
ADP enrichment
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