CVE-2008-4695: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4695: Opera before 9.60 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and have unspecified other impact...

Opera before 9.60 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and have unspecified other impact by predicting the cache pathname of a cached Java applet and then launching this applet from the cache, leading to applet execution within the local-machine context.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Older Opera browsers before version 9.60 could let a malicious website abuse predictable cached Java applet paths. That could expose sensitive information and cause other unspecified local-machine-context impact. This matters mainly where very old Opera installations still exist. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktops or kiosks running Opera before 9.60 with Java applet support. Modern standard browser fleets are unlikely to be affected, but asset data should confirm this. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected Opera installations are found on sensitive systems. Prioritize inventory confirmation over emergency response because exploitation evidence is not provided. Mitigation focus: Upgrade or retire Opera versions earlier than 9.60.; Check Opera and OS vendor advisories for platform-specific remediation guidance.; Remove unsupported legacy browsers from managed endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 23, 2008, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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