CVE-2011-2609

Description

Opera before 11.50 does not properly restrict data: URIs, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.51%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory opera.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68322 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48500 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/45060 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1150/
http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/995/ vendor advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/73485 vdb entry
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unix/1150/
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1150/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2609?
CVE-2011-2609 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2609?
To fix CVE-2011-2609, 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-2011-2609 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-2609 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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