CVE-2002-0783 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in other sites' security context via frame location manipulation, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0783?
CVE-2002-0783 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jul 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Opera 6.01, 6.0, and 5.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the security context of other sites by setting the location of a frame or iframe to a Javascript: URL.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0783?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Software Opera Web Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0783?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0783 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2002-0783 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0783 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2002-0243 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2002-2332 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2001-1491 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2002-0898 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2001-1245 Opera 5.0 for Linux does not properly handle malformed HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, possibly wi
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rr52-8qxq-j6cc.