CVE-2011-2609 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks via crafted websites due to improper restriction of data URIs in Opera browser.

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-2011-2609?

CVE-2011-2609 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 1 Jul 2011. 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 11.50 does not properly restrict data: URIs, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2609?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera Browser.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2609?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2609 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-2011-2609 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2609 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Opera Opera Browser vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cjvq-33mj-q4qj.

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