CVE-2008-4198

CVE-2008-4198 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

Description

Opera before 9.52, when rendering an http page that has loaded an https page into a frame, displays a padlock icon and offers a security information dialog reporting a secure connection, which might allow remote attackers to trick a user into performing unsafe actions on the http page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4198?
Opera before 9.52, when rendering an http page that has loaded an https page into a frame, displays a padlock icon and offers a security information dialog reporting a secure connection, which might allow remote attackers to trick a user into performing unsafe actions on the http page.
How severe is CVE-2008-4198?
CVE-2008-4198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4198 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4198?
CVE-2008-4198 primarily affects Opera Opera Browser. In total, 85 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4198?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4198 published?
CVE-2008-4198 was published on 2008-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (85)

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