CVE-2010-0555: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, 7, and 8 does not prevent rendering of non-HTML local files...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affected older Internet Explorer versions. A malicious remote site could cause the browser to treat certain local non-HTML files as HTML after a redirect, potentially exposing local file contents that should not be readable by the website. Exposure is mainly legacy: systems still using affected Internet Explorer versions, especially for intranet or compatibility workflows. The supplied source data does not identify affected Windows versions or supported patch levels. Prioritize if legacy Internet Explorer remains in production. For modern environments without affected IE versions, urgency is low, but discovery of unsupported browser dependencies should trigger remediation planning. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire affected Internet Explorer versions where possible.; Check Microsoft Security Advisory 980088 for vendor guidance and updates.; Limit legacy IE use to isolated, controlled workflows..

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Jun 28, 2026, 09:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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