CVE-2010-3342: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 does not prevent rendering of cached content as HTML, which allows...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-3342 is an Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 information disclosure flaw. Cached content could be rendered as HTML, letting a remote attacker use script to read content across another domain or security zone. The business risk is mainly legacy endpoints or applications still dependent on old IE. Exposure is most likely in unmanaged, kiosk, lab, industrial, or legacy business systems still running Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8. Modern environments without those browser versions are unlikely to be directly exposed based on the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-browser risk. It is not currently evidenced as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but any remaining IE 6-8 use should be prioritized for removal because it signals broader unsupported software exposure. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and updates from MS10-090 where affected IE versions remain.; Remove or retire Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 from managed endpoints.; Use supported browsers for internet and intranet applications..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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