CVE-2008-2716

Name: CVE-2008-2716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-16T22:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2716 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 9.5 allows remote attackers to spoof the contents of trusted frames on the same parent page by modifying the location, which can facilitate phishing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 9.5 allows remote attackers to spoof the contents of trusted frames on the same parent page by modifying the location, which can facilitate phishing attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	< 9.5

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30636Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/30682Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/950/#securityBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/950/#securityBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/885/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29684Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020292Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1812Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43033Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30636Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/30682Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/950/#securityBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/950/#securityBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/885/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29684Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020292Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1812Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43033Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2716?

Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 9.5 allows remote attackers to spoof the contents of trusted frames on the same parent page by modifying the location, which can facilitate phishing attacks.

How severe is CVE-2008-2716?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2716 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2716?

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-2008-2716?

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Source: NVD / NIST