CVE-2008-2714 Other in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can misrepresent web page addresses in Opera browser, potentially facilitating phishing attacks by confusing users about the true site location.

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-2008-2714?

CVE-2008-2714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 16 Jun 2008. 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 before 9.26 allows remote attackers to misrepresent web page addresses using "certain characters" that "cause the page address text to be misplaced."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2714?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera Browser.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2714?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2714 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-2714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Opera Opera Browser vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-839v-v77x-fcq7.

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