CVE-2002-0243: High severity Opera Software Opera Web Browser vulnerability

Published May 3, 2002
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Updated

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Opera 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via an Extended HTML Form, whose output from the remote server is not properly cleansed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Opera Software Opera Web Browser<=6.0

Event History

May 3, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0243?

CVE-2002-0243 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0243?

To fix CVE-2002-0243, users should upgrade to a later version of the Opera browser beyond version 6.0.

3

Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2002-0243?

CVE-2002-0243 affects Opera versions 6.0 and earlier.

4

What impact does CVE-2002-0243 have on users?

CVE-2002-0243 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially compromising user data.

5

Is CVE-2002-0243 still a concern today?

While CVE-2002-0243 is from 2002 and primarily affects obsolete software, it remains a relevant example for understanding cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

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