CVE-2004-2083: Opera Web Browser 7.0 through 7.23 allows remote attackers to trick users into executing a malicious file b...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Opera browser issue where a downloaded malicious file could be made to look like a trusted file type. An attacker still needed to convince a user to download and open it. Business risk is mainly limited to unmanaged or legacy systems still running Opera 7.0 through 7.23. Exposure is likely rare in modern enterprises. It applies to endpoints, legacy images, kiosks, or testing environments still using Opera 7.0 through 7.23. Supported modern Opera versions are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Low urgency unless the organization still operates legacy Opera installations. If found, prioritize removal because the browser is obsolete and the vulnerability can support deceptive malware delivery. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Opera 7.0 through 7.23.; Retire affected Opera versions from managed systems.; Move users to a supported browser version..

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Jun 29, 2026, 20:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.