CVE-2014-2783: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 does not prevent use of wildcard EV SSL certificates, which might...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw let Internet Explorer 7 through 11 treat certain wildcard Extended Validation certificates as more trustworthy than they should be. If a trusted certificate authority wrongly issued such a certificate, an attacker could make a site appear to have stronger identity assurance than it deserved. Exposure is most relevant to systems still using Internet Explorer 7 through 11, especially legacy enterprise desktops, kiosk systems, or applications tied to old IE versions. Treat as a legacy-browser risk, not an emergency without evidence of exposure. Prioritize remediation where Internet Explorer remains in operational use or where users rely on browser trust indicators for sensitive workflows. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and updates from MS14-037.; Remove or restrict Internet Explorer 7 through 11 wherever possible.; Inventory legacy endpoints that still launch Internet Explorer..

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Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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