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CVE-2004-2491

UnknownEPSS 6.32%

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CVE-2004-2491 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A race condition in Opera web browser 7.53 Build 3850 causes Opera to fill in the address bar before the page has been loaded, which allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the address bar via the window.open and location.replace HTML parameters, which facilitates phishing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 6.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A race condition in Opera web browser 7.53 Build 3850 causes Opera to fill in the address bar before the page has been loaded, which allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the address bar via the window.open and location.replace HTML parameters, which facilitates phishing attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.32%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OperaOpera Browser<= 7.53

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2491?
A race condition in Opera web browser 7.53 Build 3850 causes Opera to fill in the address bar before the page has been loaded, which allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the address bar via the window.open and location.replace HTML parameters, which facilitates phishing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2004-2491?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2491?
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