How severe is CVE-2002-2312?

CVE-2002-2312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2312 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2312?

CVE-2002-2312 affects Opera Software Opera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2312?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-2312 published?

CVE-2002-2312 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2312

CVE-2002-2312 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Software Opera with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Opera Software Opera
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Opera 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary file contents when users press a key corresponding to the JavaScript (1) event.ctrlKey or (2) event.shiftKey onkeydown event contained in a webpage.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2312?: Opera 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary file contents when users press a key corresponding to the JavaScript (1) event.ctrlKey or (2) event.shiftKey onkeydown event contained in a webpage.
How severe is CVE-2002-2312?: CVE-2002-2312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2312 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2312?: CVE-2002-2312 affects Opera Software Opera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2312?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2312 published?: CVE-2002-2312 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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