How severe is CVE-2018-16135?

CVE-2018-16135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16135 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16135?

CVE-2018-16135 affects Opera Opera Mini. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16135?

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

When was CVE-2018-16135 published?

CVE-2018-16135 was published on 2022-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16135

CVE-2018-16135 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Mini with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Opera Opera Mini
Published: 2022-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Opera Mini application 47.1.2249.129326 for Android allows remote attackers to spoof the Location Permission dialog via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16135?: The Opera Mini application 47.1.2249.129326 for Android allows remote attackers to spoof the Location Permission dialog via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2018-16135?: CVE-2018-16135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16135 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16135?: CVE-2018-16135 affects Opera Opera Mini. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16135?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16135 published?: CVE-2018-16135 was published on 2022-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://payatu.com/advisory/opera-mini-location-permission-spoof-

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_mini:47.1.2249.129326:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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