CVE-2010-5246: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Maxthon Browser 1.6.7.35 and 2.5.15 allow local users to gai

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-5246 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting maxthon browser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Maxthon Browser 1.6.7.35 and 2.5.15 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) RSRC32.dll or (2) dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .html file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2012-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: maxthon

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-07 10:32 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maxthon maxthon browser DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.7.35 · 2.5.15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.7.35

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maxthon-browser || rpm -q maxthon-browser || maxthon-browser --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.7.35 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maxthon-browser sudo apt install maxthon-browser=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.7.35> sudo apt-mark hold maxthon-browser

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list maxthon-browser sudo dnf downgrade maxthon-browser-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.7.35> sudo dnf versionlock add maxthon-browser

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-5246?

maxthon browser: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-5246 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5246 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-5246 affect?

CVE-2010-5246 affects maxthon browser. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Maxthon Browser 1.6.7.35 and 2.5.15 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) RSRC32.dll or (2) dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a direc

How urgent is CVE-2010-5246?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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