CVE-2005-2406

Description

Opera 8.01 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or modify which files are uploaded by tricking a user into dragging an image that is a "javascript:" URI.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.48%
Third-Party Advisory secunia.com Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/ patch broken link
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251 vdb entry broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14410 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014593 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/15756 patch broken link third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2406?
CVE-2005-2406 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2406?
To fix CVE-2005-2406, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-2406 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-2406 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.