CVE-2020-6159

Description

URLs using “javascript:” have the protocol removed when pasted into the address bar to protect users from cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, but in certain circumstances this removal was not performed. This could allow users to be socially engineered to run an XSS attack against themselves. This vulnerability affects Opera for Android versions below 61.0.3076.56532.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory opera.com
Affected: n/a Opera for Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.opera.com/cross-site-scripting-in-ofa-opera-security-advisories/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6159?
CVE-2020-6159 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-6159?
To fix CVE-2020-6159, 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-2020-6159 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-6159 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-6159?
CVE-2020-6159 affects n/a Opera for Android.
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