Microsoft Internet Explorer 'neutering' Mechanism XSS Vulnerability

Summary
This host is installed with Internet Explorer and is prone to cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks on the affected system. Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The XSS filter in Internet Explorer does not perform neutering for the SCRIPT tag which allows attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.
Affected
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.x
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