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CVE-2008-4697

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

Last modified

CVE-2008-4697 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Fast Forward feature in Opera before 9.61, when a page is located in a frame, executes a javascript: URL in the context of the outermost page instead of the page that contains this URL, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Fast Forward feature in Opera before 9.61, when a page is located in a frame, executes a javascript: URL in the context of the outermost page instead of the page that contains this URL, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
OperaOpera Browser<= 9.60—
OperaOpera Browser5.0—
OperaOpera Browser5.02—
OperaOpera Browser5.10—
OperaOpera Browser5.11—
OperaOpera Browser5.12—
OperaOpera Browser6.0—
OperaOpera Browser6.1—
OperaOpera Browser6.01—
OperaOpera Browser6.02—
OperaOpera Browser6.03—
OperaOpera Browser6.04—
OperaOpera Browser6.05—
OperaOpera Browser6.06—
OperaOpera Browser6.11—
OperaOpera Browser6.12—
OperaOpera Browser7.0—
OperaOpera Browser7.01—
OperaOpera Browser7.02—
OperaOpera Browser7.03—
OperaOpera Browser7.10—
OperaOpera Browser7.11—
OperaOpera Browser7.20—
OperaOpera Browser7.21—
OperaOpera Browser7.22—
OperaOpera Browser7.23—
OperaOpera Browser7.50—
OperaOpera Browser7.51—
OperaOpera Browser7.52—
OperaOpera Browser7.53—
OperaOpera Browser7.54—
OperaOpera Browser7.60—
OperaOpera Browser8.0—
OperaOpera Browser8.01—
OperaOpera Browser8.02—
OperaOpera Browser8.50—
OperaOpera Browser8.51—
OperaOpera Browser8.52—
OperaOpera Browser8.53—
OperaOpera Browser8.54—
OperaOpera Browser9.0—
OperaOpera Browser9.01—
OperaOpera Browser9.02—
OperaOpera Browser9.10—
OperaOpera Browser9.12—
OperaOpera Browser9.20—
OperaOpera Browser9.21—
OperaOpera Browser9.22—
OperaOpera Browser9.23—
OperaOpera Browser9.24—

Showing 50 of 57 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4697?
The Fast Forward feature in Opera before 9.61, when a page is located in a frame, executes a javascript: URL in the context of the outermost page instead of the page that contains this URL, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2008-4697?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4697 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4697?
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