How severe is CVE-2005-3699?

CVE-2005-3699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3699?

CVE-2005-3699 primarily affects Opera Opera Browser. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3699?

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

When was CVE-2005-3699 published?

CVE-2005-3699 was published on 2005-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3699

CVE-2005-3699 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Opera Opera Browser
Published: 2005-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Opera Web Browser 8.50 and 8.0 through 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the status bar via the title in an image in a link to a trusted site within a form to the malicious site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3699?: Opera Web Browser 8.50 and 8.0 through 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the status bar via the title in an image in a link to a trusted site within a form to the malicious site.
How severe is CVE-2005-3699?: CVE-2005-3699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3699?: CVE-2005-3699 primarily affects Opera Opera Browser. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3699?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3699 published?: CVE-2005-3699 was published on 2005-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17571

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:8.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:8.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:8.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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