CVE-2005-2406

Name: CVE-2005-2406
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera 8.01 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or modify which files are uploaded by tricking a user into dragging an image that is a "javascript:" URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera 8.01 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or modify which files are uploaded by tricking a user into dragging an image that is a "javascript:" URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	8.01

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15756Broken Link, Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014593Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14410Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/15756Broken Link, Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014593Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14410Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2406?

Opera 8.01 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or modify which files are uploaded by tricking a user into dragging an image that is a "javascript:" URI.

How severe is CVE-2005-2406?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2406?

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-2005-2406?

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Source: NVD / NIST