CVE-2012-6462: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-6462: Opera before 12.10 does not properly implement the Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) specification, whic...

Opera before 12.10 does not properly implement the Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) specification, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended page-content restrictions via a crafted request.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-6462 is a legacy Opera browser issue. Opera versions before 12.10 mishandled CORS, a browser control that limits which websites can read content from other origins. A malicious website could potentially bypass intended content restrictions for users running affected Opera versions. Exposure is likely limited to environments where Opera versions earlier than 12.10 are still installed or used. Modern managed fleets should have low exposure if legacy browsers are retired. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Opera versions remain in use. Prioritize removal from regulated, shared, or sensitive-data environments where browser-origin controls matter. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Opera installations to version 12.10 or later.; Remove unsupported legacy Opera versions from managed endpoints.; Check vendor changelog and support guidance for any additional browser-specific direction..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 2, 2013, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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