CVE-2004-0872

Name: CVE-2004-0872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-09-16T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera does not prevent cookies that are sent over an insecure channel (HTTP) from also being sent over a secure channel (HTTPS/SSL) in the same domain, which could allow remote attackers to steal cookies and conduct unauthorized activities, aka "Cross Security Boundary Cookie Injection.". EPSS estimates a 2.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera does not prevent cookies that are sent over an insecure channel (HTTP) from also being sent over a secure channel (HTTPS/SSL) in the same domain, which could allow remote attackers to steal cookies and conduct unauthorized activities, aka "Cross Security Boundary Cookie Injection."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.73%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-669

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	7.51

References

http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/375407Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1011329Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.westpoint.ltd.uk/advisories/wp-04-0001.txtBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17417Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/375407Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1011329Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.westpoint.ltd.uk/advisories/wp-04-0001.txtBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17417Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0872?

How severe is CVE-2004-0872?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0872?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST