CVE-2012-6462

CVE-2012-6462 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

Description

Opera before 12.10 does not properly implement the Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) specification, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended page-content restrictions via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6462?
Opera before 12.10 does not properly implement the Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) specification, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended page-content restrictions via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2012-6462?
CVE-2012-6462 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6462 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6462?
CVE-2012-6462 primarily affects Opera Opera Browser. In total, 167 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6462?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6462 published?
CVE-2012-6462 was published on 2013-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (167)

More vulnerabilities in Opera Opera Browser

All CVEs affecting Opera Opera Browser →

Other CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities →