CVE-2002-0243: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0243: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Opera 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary sc...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old browser cross-site scripting issue in Opera 6.0 and earlier. A malicious web page or server response could cause script execution because Extended HTML Form output was not properly cleansed. Business impact is mainly legacy risk: modern environments are unlikely to be exposed unless obsolete Opera installations remain in use. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running Opera 6.0 or earlier and browsing untrusted content. The CVE data lacks structured affected-product metadata, so inventory confirmation is required. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not a current emergency, unless obsolete Opera browsers are still used in production or privileged environments. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove Opera 6.0 or earlier from managed endpoints.; Replace obsolete browsers with supported versions or supported alternatives.; Restrict untrusted web access from any unavoidable legacy browser systems..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 07:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 3, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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