CVE-2009-3046

Name: CVE-2009-3046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-02T17:30:01.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Opera before 10.00 does not check all intermediate X.509 certificates for revocation, which makes it easier for remote SSL servers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a revoked certificate.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera before 10.00 does not check all intermediate X.509 certificates for revocation, which makes it easier for remote SSL servers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a revoked certificate.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	< 10.00

References

http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/929/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6357Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1000/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/929/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6357Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3046?

How severe is CVE-2009-3046?

CVE-2009-3046 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3046?

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