CVE-2002-2358 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 29 Oct 2007 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via FTP URL titles in Opera, potentially executing code or bypassing security controls.

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-2002-2358?

CVE-2002-2358 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2007. 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the FTP view feature in Opera 6.0 and 6.01 through 6.04 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title tag of an FTP URL.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2358?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Software Opera Web Browser.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2358?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2358 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-2002-2358 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-2358 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-46wv-xhr9-cwgq.