CVE-2011-0450

CVE-2011-0450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The downloads manager in Opera before 11.01 on Windows does not properly determine the pathname of the filesystem-viewing application, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that hosts an executable file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0450?
The downloads manager in Opera before 11.01 on Windows does not properly determine the pathname of the filesystem-viewing application, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that hosts an executable file.
How severe is CVE-2011-0450?
CVE-2011-0450 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-0450 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0450?
CVE-2011-0450 primarily affects Opera Opera Browser. In total, 113 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0450?
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-2011-0450 published?
CVE-2011-0450 was published on 2011-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (113)

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