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CVE-2002-0243

7.5 · HIGH

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Opera 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via an Extended HTML Form, whose output from the remote server is not properly cleansed.

Published May 29, 2002opera_softwareEPSS 1.37%

Overview

CVE-2002-0243 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera_software opera_web_browser. It was published on May 29, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Opera 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via an Extended HTML Form, whose output from the remote server is not properly cleansed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera_software. Update opera_web_browser to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
opera_softwareopera_web_browser0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0243?

CVE-2002-0243 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera_software opera_web_browser. It was published on May 29, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0243?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0243?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera_software. Update opera_web_browser to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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