CVE-2013-1639: CSRF

Published Feb 8, 2013
·
Updated

Opera before 12.13 does not send CORS preflight requests in all required cases, which allows remote attackers to bypass a CSRF protection mechanism via a crafted web site that triggers a CORS request.

Affected Software

8 affected components
opera Opera Browser<=12.12
opera Opera Browser=12.00
opera Opera Browser=12.00-beta
opera Opera Browser=12.01
opera Opera Browser=12.02
opera Opera Browser=12.10
opera Opera Browser=12.10-beta
opera Opera Browser=12.11

Event History

Feb 8, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1639?

CVE-2013-1639 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1639?

To fix CVE-2013-1639, users should update their Opera browser to version 12.13 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2013-1639 allow?

CVE-2013-1639 allows attackers to bypass Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection mechanisms.

4

In which versions of Opera is CVE-2013-1639 present?

CVE-2013-1639 affects Opera browser versions prior to 12.13.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2013-1639?

CVE-2013-1639 is related to improper handling of CORS preflight requests.

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