Opera < 7.54 Multiple Function Address Bar Spoofing

high Nessus Plugin ID 14235

Synopsis

The remote host has application that may allow arbitrary code execution on the remote system.

Description

The version of Opera installed on the remote host is vulnerable to a flaw wherein a remote attacker can obscure the URI, leading the user to believe that he/she is accessing a trusted resource. To exploit this issue, an attacker would need to set up a rogue website, then entice a local user to visit the site. Successful exploitation would enable the attacker to execute arbitrary code on this host.

Solution

Install Opera 7.54 or newer.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 14235

File Name: opera_URI_obfuscation.nasl

Version: 1.19

Type: Local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 8/9/2004

Updated: 5/27/2026

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 7.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2004-2491

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:opera:opera_browser

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Opera

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/26/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-2491

BID: 10810, 10517

Detections

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