CVE-2005-2273

Name: CVE-2005-2273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-13T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera 7.x and 8 before 8.01 does not clearly associate a Javascript dialog box with the web page that generated it, which allows remote attackers to spoof a dialog box from a trusted site and facilitates phishing attacks, aka the "Dialog Origin Spoofing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera 7.x and 8 before 8.01 does not clearly associate a Javascript dialog box with the web page that generated it, which allows remote attackers to spoof a dialog box from a trusted site and facilitates phishing attacks, aka the "Dialog Origin Spoofing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	>= 7.00, < 8.01

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15488Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_dialog_origin_vulnerability_test/Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-8/Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/15488Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_dialog_origin_vulnerability_test/Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-8/Not Applicable

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2273?

How severe is CVE-2005-2273?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2273 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2273?

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