CVE-2004-2260

Name: CVE-2004-2260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2260 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera Browser 7.23, and other versions before 7.50, updates the address bar as soon as the user clicks a link, which allows remote attackers to redirect to other sites via the onUnload attribute.. EPSS estimates a 2.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera Browser 7.23, and other versions before 7.50, updates the address bar as soon as the user clicks a link, which allows remote attackers to redirect to other sites via the onUnload attribute.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.76%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	< 7.50

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/11532Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-2/advisory/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6108Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10337Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16131Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/11532Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-2/advisory/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6108Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10337Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16131Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2260?

Opera Browser 7.23, and other versions before 7.50, updates the address bar as soon as the user clicks a link, which allows remote attackers to redirect to other sites via the onUnload attribute.

How severe is CVE-2004-2260?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2260 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2260?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-2260?

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Source: NVD / NIST