How severe is CVE-2004-1489?

CVE-2004-1489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-1489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1489?

CVE-2004-1489 affects Opera Opera Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1489?

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

When was CVE-2004-1489 published?

CVE-2004-1489 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1489

CVE-2004-1489 is a low-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Opera Opera Browser
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Opera 7.54 and earlier does not properly limit an applet's access to internal Java packages from Sun, which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information, such as user names and the installation directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1489?: Opera 7.54 and earlier does not properly limit an applet's access to internal Java packages from Sun, which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information, such as user names and the installation directory.
How severe is CVE-2004-1489?: CVE-2004-1489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1489?: CVE-2004-1489 affects Opera Opera Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1489 published?: CVE-2004-1489 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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