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7.5

Internet Explorer 8 Developer Toolbar can run malicious code

CVE-2010-1260 · published 16 years ago
Summary

The Developer Toolbar in Internet Explorer 8 (all service packs) lets a remote attacker trick a user into running code that can take control of the browser. It happens because the toolbar accesses a web page element that isn’t set up correctly, causing memory errors. Apply the latest Microsoft security update or disable/remove the Developer Toolbar until the patch is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft internet_explorer 8
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The IE8 Developer Toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 SP1, SP2, and SP3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initial...
The IE8 Developer Toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 SP1, SP2, and SP3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "HTML Element Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
19% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published8 Jun 2010
Updated30 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-1260 · NVD
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