CVE-2004-2260
CVE-2004-2260 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Opera Opera Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Opera Browser 7.23, and other versions before 7.50, updates the address bar as soon as the user clicks a link, which allows remote attackers to redirect to other sites via the onUnload attribute.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2260?
- Opera Browser 7.23, and other versions before 7.50, updates the address bar as soon as the user clicks a link, which allows remote attackers to redirect to other sites via the onUnload attribute.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2260?
- CVE-2004-2260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2004-2260 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-2260?
- CVE-2004-2260 affects Opera Opera Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2260?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-2260 published?
- CVE-2004-2260 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11532
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-2/advisory/
- http://www.osvdb.org/6108
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10337
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16131
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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