CVE-2009-3013: XSS
Opera 9.52 and earlier, and 10.00 Beta 3 Build 1699, does not properly block data: URIs in Location headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Location header that contains JavaScript sequences in a data:text/html URI or (2) entering a data:text/html URI with JavaScript sequences when specifying the content of a Location header. NOTE: the JavaScript executes outside of the context of the HTTP site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3013?
CVE-2009-3013 has been classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3013?
To fix CVE-2009-3013, it is recommended to upgrade to newer versions of Opera that are not affected, beyond version 10.00 Beta 3.
Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2009-3013?
CVE-2009-3013 affects Opera versions 9.52 and earlier, as well as 10.00 Beta 3.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2009-3013?
CVE-2009-3013 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that exploit improperly handled data: URIs in Location headers.
Who are the potential targets of CVE-2009-3013?
The potential targets of CVE-2009-3013 are users of affected versions of the Opera browser who could be exposed to malicious web content.