How severe is CVE-2011-4690?

CVE-2011-4690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4690?

CVE-2011-4690 affects Opera Opera Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4690?

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

When was CVE-2011-4690 published?

CVE-2011-4690 was published on 2011-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4690

CVE-2011-4690 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Opera Opera Browser
Published: 2011-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Opera 11.60 and earlier does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Policy violations during IFRAME loading attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine whether a document exists in the browser cache via crafted JavaScript code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4690?: Opera 11.60 and earlier does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Policy violations during IFRAME loading attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine whether a document exists in the browser cache via crafted JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2011-4690?: CVE-2011-4690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4690?: CVE-2011-4690 affects Opera Opera Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4690 published?: CVE-2011-4690 was published on 2011-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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