CVE-2024-43573: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43573, affects the MSHTML platform in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It is classified under CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation, commonly known as cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute script code by tricking a user into interacting with crafted web content. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability, as referenced in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected user's session, potentially leading to information disclosure or other impacts related to script execution. However, the vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation or denial of service. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43573. Applying this update will remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2024-43573: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43573, affects the MSHTML platform in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It is classified under CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation, commonly known as cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute script code by tricking a user into interacting with crafted web content. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability, as referenced in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected user's session, potentially leading to information disclosure or other impacts related to script execution. However, the vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation or denial of service. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43573. Applying this update will remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.544Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43573","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 68f7d9b5247d717aace26b39
Added to database: 10/21/2025, 19:06:29 UTC
Last enriched: 06/10/2026, 09:31:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 10:28:14 UTC
Views: 183
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