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CVE-2005-1475

7.5 · HIGH

The XMLHttpRequest object in Opera 8.0 Final Build 1095 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and perform unauthorized actions on other domains via a redirect.

Published Jun 16, 2005operaCWE-601EPSS 2.79%

Overview

CVE-2005-1475 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera opera_browser. It was published on June 16, 2005 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

The XMLHttpRequest object in Opera 8.0 Final Build 1095 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and perform unauthorized actions on other domains via a redirect.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera. Update opera_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
operaopera_browser>= 0, < 8.01Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/15008Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2005-4/advisory/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13970Refsecunia.com/advisories/15008Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2005-4/advisory/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13970

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1475?

CVE-2005-1475 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera opera_browser. It was published on June 16, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-1475?

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-2005-1475?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera. Update opera_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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1475?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-1475 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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