How severe is CVE-2002-2358?

CVE-2002-2358 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2358 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-2002-2358?

CVE-2002-2358 primarily affects Opera Software Opera Web Browser. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2358?

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

When was CVE-2002-2358 published?

CVE-2002-2358 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2358

CVE-2002-2358 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Software Opera Web Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Opera Software Opera Web Browser
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the FTP view feature in Opera 6.0 and 6.01 through 6.04 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title tag of an FTP URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2358?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the FTP view feature in Opera 6.0 and 6.01 through 6.04 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title tag of an FTP URL.
How severe is CVE-2002-2358?: CVE-2002-2358 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2358 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-2002-2358?: CVE-2002-2358 primarily affects Opera Software Opera Web Browser. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2358?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2358 published?: CVE-2002-2358 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera_web_browser:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera_web_browser:6.0:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera_web_browser:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera_web_browser:6.0.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera_web_browser:6.0.1:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera_web_browser:6.0.2:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera_web_browser:6.0.3:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera_web_browser:6.0.4:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*

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