CVE-2001-0898

Name: CVE-2001-0898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-11-15T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to access sensitive information such as cookies and links for other domains via Javascript that uses setTimeout to (1) access data after a new window to the domain has been opened or (2) access data via about:cache.. EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to access sensitive information such as cookies and links for other domains via Javascript that uses setTimeout to (1) access data after a new window to the domain has been opened or (2) access data via about:cache.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.09%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera Software	Opera Web Browser	<= 6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0898?

How severe is CVE-2001-0898?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0898?

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Source: NVD / NIST