CVE-2004-1157
CVE-2004-1157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Opera Opera Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Opera 7.x up to 7.54, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to spoof arbitrary web sites by injecting content from one window into a target window whose name is known but resides in a different domain, as demonstrated using a pop-up window on a trusted web site, aka the "window injection" vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-1157?
- Opera 7.x up to 7.54, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to spoof arbitrary web sites by injecting content from one window into a target window whose name is known but resides in a different domain, as demonstrated using a pop-up window on a trusted web site, aka the "window injection" vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2004-1157?
- CVE-2004-1157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-1157 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-1157?
- CVE-2004-1157 affects Opera Opera Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-1157?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-1157 published?
- CVE-2004-1157 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13253/
- http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_window_injection_vulnerability_test/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-13/advisory/
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-17.xml
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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